Their export began only after Japan lowered its tariff barriers in the 1960s.
But they do need to be able to trade in a larger market, without tariff barriers.
And business leaders began arguing that lower tariff barriers were not their top priority.
The agreement would lower tariff barriers around the world.
It has since raised some tariff barriers for agricultural goods.
They want the freedom to export without tariff barriers but that's about it.
However, we must not forget that some tariff barriers are still important, even now.
It is tariff barriers, and not free trade, which create poverty.
Europe's tariff barriers are, to my mind, an example of how things should not be done.
It is the tariff barriers: bring those down, trade improves and most people in Africa will be able to make a living without moving home.