Pence Said to Seek More U.S. Access to Japanese Markets

The video discusses Vice President Pence's four-country trip, focusing on the economic dialogue between the US and Japan. The Japanese aim to increase investment in the US while avoiding tough trade negotiations and currency discussions. They also seek to separate security and economic issues. The video explores the dynamics of US and Japanese investments and the challenges of balancing trade relations.

What was the primary purpose of Vice President Pence's trip to Japan?

• To negotiate a new trade agreement

• To establish a framework for economic dialogue

• To discuss military alliances

• To visit cultural sites

Which of the following is NOT one of Japan's objectives in the economic dialogue with the US?

• Linking security and economic issues

• Preventing discussions on currency manipulation

• Avoiding a bilateral FTA negotiation

• Increasing investment in the US

Why does Japan want to avoid a bilateral FTA negotiation with the US?

• It would limit cultural exchanges

• It could lead to tough negotiations on agriculture and automobiles

• It would require changes in Japan's currency policies

• It would increase military spending

What is Japan's strategy to address the trade imbalance with the US?

• Increasing imports from the US

• Reducing exports to the US

• Increasing Japanese company investments in the US

• Encouraging more US investment in Japan

Why might Japan be less focused on attracting US investment?

• There are more attractive markets in Asia

• Japan prefers European investments

• Japan has a growing market

• US companies are not interested in Japan