Computer groups agree on plan for Japan trade

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American computer companies and semiconductor manufacturers resolve differences on trade policy, and the result is likely to be continued pressure on Japan to open its $20 billion-a-year market in semiconductors to foreign competition. Organizations representing the two industries have announced a unified position for developing another five-year semiconductor agreement with Japan that would set new market-access targets. The current five-year agreement expires in July 1990. Previously, American industries were divided over an approach to the trade issue. Chip makers wanted policies that would raise prices for Japanese chips in the United States, while computer companies resisted higher prices because of concerns about higher costs of buying imported chips and damaged customer relationships in Japan. The US government is heavily influenced by the way industries respond to trade issues.

Electronic computers, Computer industry, International competition (Economics), Japanese Competition

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U.S.-Japan telecommunications accord

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The US and Japan agree that the Japanese will open their telecommunications equipment market for products known as network channel terminating equipment, used by computers to talk over phone lines. This agreement comes just ahead of a Mar 31, 1990, deadline that could have brought American trade sanctions. American industry officials foresee as much as $1 billion of sales of American equipment during the next five years. US telecommunication services, such as facsimile networks, will also be offered on the Japanese market. Companies such as AT&T, Universal Data Systems and General Datacomm Industries stand to benefit. In related news, the Japanese reportedly are nearing an agreement that would increase sales of American satellites to Japan.

Communications Equipment, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications equipment, Telecommunications, Independent Data Communications Manufacturers Association

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Europe vows no bias against U.S. chips

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US trade representative Carla A. Hills assures the US semiconductor industry that the European Community has no intention of discriminating against American manufacturers. Semiconductors manufactured in the US will be treated no differently, European officials said, than semiconductors manufactured in Europe. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) expressed satisfaction with Ms Hills assurances, but the SIA is skeptical about Europe's real intentions. The association believes that the proof the matter will be revealed by progress - or lack of it - in bilateral trade talks.

Semiconductor devices, Europe, Electronic components, International relations, European Union, Semiconductor Industry Association, Europe, Western, Semiconductor Device, Foreign Competition, European Economic Community, European Community

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