U.S., Japan Say They'll Cooperate More on the Global Supply Chain
The U.S. and Japan will cooperate more closely to strengthen the security and resiliency of the global supply chain and promote the timely, efficient flow of legitimate commerce, according to a White House fact sheet on U.S.-Japan Cooperative Initiatives issued along with a joint statement after President Obama met with Japanese Prime Minister Noda.
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The fact sheet said the two countries will:
- enhance trade facilitation benefits provided to the members of the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Japan’s Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) program.
- accelerate discussions on an air cargo security Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
- as resources permit, coordinate capacity-building in Asia-Pacific to strengthen regional border, port, maritime, and aviation security.
"Together, our two countries seek to ensure that regional and global supply chains are prepared for, and can withstand, evolving threats and hazards, and can recover rapidly from possible disruptions such as terrorism and natural disasters," the fact sheet said.
The U.S. and Japan also said they will work together to establish a reciprocal arrangement, including through Japan’s participation in the U.S. “Global Entry” program, to expedite immigration clearance for trusted travelers and make travel between the two countries easier and more secure.