U.S./Japan
Bilateral trade discussions between the U.S. and Japan begun in January 1985 in an effort to remove many trade barriers at once in a given sector. MOSS talks have focused on five sectors:
(1) telecommunications
(2) medical equipment and pharmaceuticals
(3) electronics
(4) forest products
(5) auto parts.
Overall, the talks focus high-level attention on reducing certain market obstacles opening communication channels to resolve follow-up disputes.
