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Roundtable Discussion on “Strategic Competition and Economic Security: The Evolving U.S.–Japan Alliance” with DGA Group
On May 8, 2026, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Anka Lee, Senior Advisor at DGA–Albright Stonebridge Group. The session explored the evolving landscape of economic security through the lens of the U.S.–Japan alliance, offering strategic insights into the geopolitical and commercial dynamics shaping the Indo-Pacific region.
The discussion focused on the U.S.-Japan alliance as the central theme, with subtopics including U.S.–China competition, technology’s role in deepening defense ties, and the significance of Japanese companies in advancing commercial diplomacy. We also discussed emerging opportunities at both the national and state levels in the United States, and how Japanese firms can effectively position themselves within this shifting environment.
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)
On April 30, 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 provided his thoughts on the golden age of U.S.-Japan relations, heard participants’ views about the U.S. business environment for Japanese companies, listened to Keidanren member company concerns over Chinese export controls, and review priorities for U.S.-Japan economic cooperation.
Roundtable Discussion with experts from APCO Worldwide
Roundtable Discussion with Experts from Squire Patton Boggs
On March 18, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the law firm Squire Patton Boggs on “The Goals and Patterns of the Trump Administration’s Trade Policy and the Prospects for US-Japan Investment.”
The speakers also addressed the US-Japan $550 billion fund, CFIUS operations and implications for bilateral US-Japan investment, followed by a Q & A session.