I would simply clarify that the U.S. did indeed sign the ATT. They did not ratify the ATT, but they did sign, as did all other members of NATO and the G7. That would include Japan. Just to be absolutely clear, they did sign on to the ATT.
October 17th, 2017 / 12:45 p.m.
Director General, International Security Policy Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
I would simply clarify that the U.S. did indeed sign the ATT. They did not ratify the ATT, but they did sign, as did all other members of NATO and the G7. That would include Japan. Just to be absolutely clear, they did sign on to the ATT.
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