Roundtable Discussion on “New World Order: What’s Next for the U.S., Japan, and Global Economy?” with Observatory Group’s Jin Saito (10/20)
On October 20, Keidanren USA hosted a seminar featuring Ms. Jin Saito, a founding partner of Observatory Group. The session, titled “New World Order: What’s Next for the U.S., Japan, and the Global Economy?”, brought together Keidanren members for a wide-ranging discussion on geopolitical, policy, and macroeconomic risks and opportunities impacting corporations and investors. The (…)
Roundtable discussion with experts from the CNQ Global Advisors(10/15)
On October 15, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the geopolitical advisory firm CNQ Global Advisors on U.S.-China relations following the Trump-Xi Summit. Dr. Matthew Kroenig, the firm’s President, and Senior Advisor Mr. David Feith discussed what the evolving U.S.-China relationship means for tariffs, trade, Taiwan, and broader strategic competition.
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, (…)
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 (…)
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. (…)
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.
Roundtable Discussion with Expert from Rhodium Group
On June 17, Keidanren USA hosted a seminar, featuring Ms. Reva Goujon, Director at the Rhodium Group, an independent research provider focused on China’s economy and policy dynamics, and global climate change and energy systems. The session was titled “The Road to November: U.S.-China Tech Competition and Implications for Japanese Business Strategy” and Ms. Goujon (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
Roundtable Discussion with experts from APCO Worldwide
On April 21, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from the global advisory and advocacy firm APCO Worldwide on “Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement in the Trump Era”. APCO’s global chair of corporate advisory, Pamela Passman, shared her experience working closely with Japanese companies and leading Microsoft’s global government relations, public policy, regulatory (…)