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EU trade deal could boost productivity somewhat

The impact of the proposed tariff cuts in the EU/Japan free trade agreement should not be overstated. But the deal will also reduce non-tariff barriers and barriers to foreign direct investment which are key to enhance competition and boost Japan’s productivity.

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