Archive · 23 Jul 2025
EU and Japan to Enhance Trade Cooperation, Says von der Leyen
The European Union and Japan are going to work together more closely.
They want to stop countries from using unfair trade practices, like when one country tries to bully another with money.
Ursula von der Leyen, who leads the EU, said this after meeting with Japan's leader, Shigeru Ishiba.
They want to make sure everyone plays fair in the economy, especially as the EU works on making a trade deal with the United States.
They will discuss these issues to ensure fair trade practices.
EU and Japan will collaborate to counter economic coercion.
The collaboration aims to address unfair trade practices.
Ursula von der Leyen made the comments after an EU-Japan summit.
The summit was held with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
The EU is currently working on a trade deal with the United States.
- Who
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
- What
- The EU and Japan will work together to counter economic coercion and address unfair trade practices.
- When
- Ursula von der Leyen made the comments on Wednesday.
- Where
- The news involves the EU and Japan.
- Why
- To address unfair trade practices and counter economic coercion.
- Organizations Involved
- European Union, Japan
- Key People
- Ursula von der Leyen, Shigeru Ishiba
- Main Focus
- Countering economic coercion, addressing unfair trade
- Event
- EU-Japan summit