    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [August 23, 1994]
    [Page 1494]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Apple Exports to Japan
    August 23, 1994

        I am pleased to announce that the Government of Japan has agreed to
    take the first steps to open its market to American apples. This is good
    news for Washington's apple industry and for those workers whose jobs
    depend on it.
        As many of you may know, American apples have been totally banned
    from the Japanese market for the past 23 years. After months of
    negotiations, however, we have cleared away obstacles to the export of
    apples from the State of Washington. Right now, apples are being
    inspected in preparation for export.
        Exports mean jobs, and that is why we will continue to work to open
    markets in Japan and elsewhere. I appreciate Japan taking this step
    toward greater liberalization of trade and closer economic relations
    between our two countries. As we move ahead, I look forward to building
    on this achievement to open Japan's markets to more of America's
    competitive goods and services.