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Roundtable Discussion on “The 2024 Presidential Election and Potential Impacts for Japanese Companies Operating in the U.S.” with Experts from DGA Group
On July 11, 2024, Four days before the start of the Republican National Convention, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the DGA Group.
They discussed the outlook and prospective policy impacts for key industrial policies, such as the IRA and the CHIPS Act, and for U.S. foreign and trade policy, followed by a Q & A session.
Roundtable discussion with White & Case LLP on Semiconductors and U.S. Trade Policy
They also explained recent examples of these measures and discussed their expectations for future trade policies.
Roundtable discussion with experts from CSIS on China-Taiwan Cross-Strait Relations
On June 5, 2024, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from CSIS on China-Taiwan cross-strait relations.
Mr. Jude Blanchette, CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies, and Mr. Chris Johnstone, CSIS Senior Advisor and Japan Chair, discussed current dynamics in cross-strait relations and the implications for Japan, following the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te on May 20, 2024. They also shared the results of recent work on the economic and financial implications of a cross-strait crisis.
Roundtable Discussion with Mr. Uemura of the World Bank
On May 30, 2024, Keidanren USA hosted Mr. Koji Uemura, the World Bank Group Alternate Executive Director for Japan, for a roundtable discussion with our member companies.
Mr. Uemura gave an overview of the World Bank Group as well as briefed the outcomes of the IMF/World Bank Spring meeting held in April in Washington DC followed by a Q & A session.