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.
Roundtable Discussion with Experts from CSIS’ Renewing American Innovation
The Renewing American Innovation (RAI) project at The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) examines the U.S. innovation ecosystem and explores methods for sustaining American technological competitiveness. On September 17, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with the project’s Director, Dr. Sujai Shivakumar, and Senior Fellow Charles Wessner. They discussed the state of American innovation policy (…)
Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Sheila Smith of Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
On September 5, Keidanren USA hosted Dr. Sheila Smith, John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Dr. Smith discussed her views on the political and security landscape surrounding the Asia-Pacific for 2024 and 2025 followed by a Q & A session.
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 & (…)
Roundtable discussion with White & Case LLP on Semiconductors and U.S. Trade Policy
On June 11, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from White & Case LLP on “Semiconductors and U.S. Trade Policy”. They provided an overview of U.S. trade policy measures impacting the semiconductor industry and related industries, including export controls, investment restrictions, and import restrictions such as Section 301 tariffs. They also explained recent (…)
Roundtable discussion with experts from CSIS on China-Taiwan Cross-Strait Relations
On June 5, 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 (…)
Roundtable Discussion with Mr. Uemura of the World Bank
On May 30, 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 (…)
Roundtable Discussion with The Honorable Ryan Costello
On May 16, Keidanren USA hosted an in-person roundtable discussion with The Honorable Ryan Costello, former Congressman and Founder of Ryan Costello Strategies on “Assessing the 2024 Political Campaign Landscape: Potential Outcomes and Policy Implications for Climate and Technology Issues”. As a former Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, He shared his insights into the thinking of (…)