Taiwan and Japan could sign a broad trade agreement by the end of this year, potentially opening the door for other countries, including Canada and the Philippines, to reach similar deals with Taiwan, Nikkei Asia’s Taipei-based correspondent Thompson Chau (周浩霖) reported on Monday. Modeled on Taiwan’. Add TT as Preferred Source Taiwan and Japan could sign a broad trade agreement by the end of this year, potentially opening the door for other.