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The Japan-US Trade Talks on Autos and Auto Parts began when on Autos and
Auto Parts sectors were selected as part of sectoral talks in the Japan-US Framework
Talks, which were established on the basis of the agreement of the agreement
of Japan-US summit talks in July 1993.
In the talks, (1) voluntary plans to purchase foreign-made parts, (2) dealership,
and (3) deregulation of the replacement of auto parts were major issues, and
all these were practically settled on June 28.
On the basis of the agreement, the Ministry of Transport decided to take
the following measures in a due process concerning th deregulation of the replacement
Auto Parts : (1) to reduce the number of critical parts, (2) to conduct deregulation
of the scope of modification inspections, (3) to create a certification of "specialized
certified garages", and (4) to conduct deregulation of government-qualified
mechanic requirements and mechanic requirements on inspection of facilities
for special designated garages." In addition, the Ministry is also prepared
to establish an information network for foreign-made replacement parts and to
establish the contact points to deal with requests and complaints for promoting
the use of foreign made replacement parts: Through these and other measures,
the Ministry plans to promote the distribution of replacement auto parts, activate
the replacement parts market and increase the opportunity for entry of foreign
parts makers into the Japanese market. (picture)
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