A Troubled Partnership: Perseverance, Not Passion, Is What We Need Now.

The article examines the status of Japan-U.S. trade relations as of 1987. Topics discussed include impact of the trade sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Japan in 1986 on the two countries' commercial relations, factors that contributed to the tense trade relations between the two countries other than the sanctions and steps that the two nations are exploring to improve trade relations. Also discussed are the benefits gained by both countries from trading with each other.