EU, Japan begin free trade talks

Ha! This is funny... 2 of the 3 biggest protected economic zones will talk about "free trade". Or, 'how much can I continue to protect from the free market"!

...analysts suggest the talks could take up to five years.

And the EU Korean agreement took two years. Gee, I wonder why dealing with Japan would take so much longer?

And the EU Korean agreement took two years. Gee, I wonder why dealing with Japan would take so much longer?

Hint: Exports/GNI ratio. When one nation strives to their economy to be export dependent, they are much eager to give in.