Roundtable discussion on Section 899 with experts from Deloitte Tax LLP
With the U.S. Senate considering its version of the budget reconciliation bill, there is growing concern among Japanese companies regarding Section 899’s retaliatory taxes against countries that impose unfair taxation against U.S. companies. On June 20, Keidanren USA held a hybrid roundtable discussion with experts from Deloitte Tax LLP on Section 899’s legislative prospects, its impact on Japanese (…)
Discussion with Director Margaret Hsiang at the State Department Office of Japanese Affairs Regarding the U.S.-Japan Relationship
On May 7th, Keidanren USA hosted an in-person roundtable discussion with Director Margaret Hsiang of the State Department’s Office of Japanese Affairs. She discussed her views on the current priorities and prospects for the U.S.-Japan relationship followed by a Q & A session.
Roundtable Discussion on “Prospects for Tariffs, Export Controls, and CFIUS: Focus for Japanese Companies” with Experts from Barnes & Thornburg LLP
On April 30, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable Discussion with Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Mr. David Spooner and Clinton Yu from the firm provided their insights on the prospects for tariffs, export controls, and CFIUS, as well as what Japanese companies need to be focused on.
Roundtable Discussion with JICA on Ukraine, Gaza and neighboring countries
On April 23, Keidanren USA co-hosted a roundtable discussion with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Mr. TOYAMA Kei, Director General and Mr. Tanaka Kotaro, Senior Deputy Director General, Head of the Office for Ukraine Crisis Response, Recovery and Reconstruction who are both with the Middle East and Europe Department of JICA, discussed the latest status (…)
Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Kushida of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP)
On April 10, Keidanren USA hosted Kenji Kushida, Senior Fellow at the Asia Program in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) for a roundtable event. He gave a presentation titled “The View from Silicon Valley: Opportunities and Challenges for Innovation under the Trump Administration and Suggestions for Japanese Companies”, followed by a Q & (…)
Roundtable discussion with Capstone
On April 8, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with Capstone. The speakers provided an update on the Trump administration’s tariff policies and their potential impact on Japanese companies, particularly in assessing how trade policies may affect their operations and market access followed by a Q & A session.
Roundtable Discussion on “Trump administration: Outlook and Policy Impact” with Experts from DGA Group
On January 30, 2025, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the DGA Group on “The New Trump Administration: Outlook and Policy Impact,” focusing on the business implications of the administration’s policies. This event was a critical opportunity to analyze the potential impacts of the new administration and gain comprehensive insights into key industrial (…)
Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Kurt Tong of The Asia Group
On November 19, Keidanren USA hosted Ambassador Kurt Tong, Partner at The Asia Group. He gave a post-election update and discussed the outlook for U.S.-Japan relations and U.S.-China relations in a second Trump administration followed by a lively Q&A session.
Roundtable Discussion on ” The trend of SDGs and climate agenda and JICA’s efforts” with Dr. Muto, Special Advisor to the President of JICA
On October 25, Keidanren USA co-hosted a roundtable discussion with Dr. Megumi Muto, Special Advisor to the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr. Muto discussed the trend and challenges of SDGs and climate agenda and JICA’s efforts to promote its own sustainability management and its climate finance tools for developing countries, including private (…)
Election Preview Roundtable with K&L Gates
On October 17, Keidanren USA hosted a special Election Preview roundtable discussion with experts from the law firm K&L Gates. They discussed the state of play and outlook for the 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections as well as key administration (Harris vs. Trump) and Congressional (Democratic majority vs. Republican majority) priorities for 2025.