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Roundtable Discussion with Mr. David Wilezol, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Korea, and Mongolia in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) (10/14)

On October 14, Keidanren USA hosted an in-person roundtable discussion with Mr. David Wilezol, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Korea, and Mongolia in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP).

DAS Wilezol discussed U.S. diplomatic engagement with Japan. Topics included economic security, technology cooperation, and collaboration in the defense and critical mineral sectors, as well as approaches to Chinese investment and the implications of the U.S.–China leaders’ meeting.

Special Midterm Election Preview roundtable discussion with experts from K&L Gates (9/28)

On September 28, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the law firm K&L Gates.
They discussed the current political landscape and major electoral dynamics heading into the election, along with policy priorities under different electoral scenarios.
An update on key trade policy developments—such as the status and outlook for the USMCA review and key takeaways from the Trump-Xi meeting—was also provided.

Roundtable discussion with experts from Strategy Risks (9/15)

On September 15, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Isaac Stone Fish and Mr. Daniel White from Strategy Risks, a business intelligence firm focused on global risks.
The session was titled “Inside China: What Japanese Companies Should Be Watching.” It examined the political, economic, and geopolitical developments inside China that could directly affect Japanese companies. These topics included Beijing’s approach to foreign business, economic security, U.S.-China relations, and Japan.

Roundtable on Trade Policy Developments, U.S.-China Relations and the Congressional Agenda with Experts from K&L Gates (6/30)

On June 30, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the law firm K&L Gates on Trade Policy Developments, U.S.-China Relations and the Congressional Agenda.