This is the content of "Regarding the Nationwide Briefing on Japan-US Agreement Related to US Tariff Measures" released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on August 15, 2025.
Briefing Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold a nationwide briefing on Friday, August 22, 2025, regarding the Japan-US agreement on US tariff measures to gain understanding and cooperation from agricultural, forestry, fisheries, and food-related business operators. Following opening remarks by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi, administrative staff will provide detailed explanations of the agreement content, followed by Q&A and opinion exchange sessions.
Format and Participation Methods
The briefing will be conducted in a hybrid format combining in-person and online (Microsoft Teams) participation, scheduled for one hour from 15:00 to 16:00. In-person participation will be held at the 7th floor auditorium of the MAFF headquarters with a capacity of approximately 200 people. Online participation allows up to approximately 300 people but is limited to observation only. Participation is restricted to those engaged in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food-related industries.
Application Procedures and Notes
Participation applications should be made through the dedicated online form (https://forms.office.com/r/SZHtYnZZ3F) with a deadline of 17:00 on Thursday, August 21. Registration will close before the deadline if capacity is reached. Online participants will receive Microsoft Teams meeting URLs by August 21, along with meeting materials. In-person participants should collect entry permits at the 1st floor reception from 14:00 on the day of the event and receive materials at the venue.
The article indicates that this briefing is also open to media coverage and aims to provide information to industry stakeholders regarding important trade-related agreements with the United States.