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U.S.-Japan Business Council

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a Washington, D.C.-based business association whose mission is to advance U.S. business interests in Japan and promote stronger economic ties between the United States and Japan.

 

Established in 1971, USJBC member companies collectively account for a substantial share of overall U.S. economic activity with Japan, and place high priority on doing business in Japan and helping forge the most cooperative and mutually beneficial economic relationship possible between the two countries.

Facts about Japan

  • Japan is the world’s third largest economy by nominal GDP.
  • The U.S. and Japan together represent approximately 30 percent of global Gross Domestic Product.
  • Japan is a member of the G7 and the G20.
  • Tokyo ranked second on the Innovation Cities Index in 2019 and fourth on the 2020 Global Cities Index.
  • Japan has the second longest life expectancy in the world at 84.9 years according to the United Nations Development Programme.

The U.S.-Japan Business Council and the Japan-U.S. Business Council co-host the 56th U.S.-Japan Business Conference at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. (September 17-18, 2019)
Lawrence A. Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council gives remarks at the U.S.-Japan Business Conference
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) share their view from Congress on trade and bilateral relations during the U.S.-Japan Business Conference networking dinner
A fireside chat with Keith Krach, Under Secratary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Digital Economy Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Energy and Infrastructure Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Financial Services Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Healthcare Innovation Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Travel, Tourism, and Transportation Breakout Session
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Panel discussion on "Changing Demographics in the U.S. and Japan: Policies that enable businesses to sustain growth"
U.S.-Japan Business Conference - Panel discussion on "Ethics for businesses in a time of disruptive technologies" (September 18, 2019)
During the "Technology Enabling Travel and Tourism" event, panelists discuss innovative solutions that U.S. and Japanese companies can provide to help the Japanese government meet their goals for inbound tourism and cashless payments (July 23, 2019)
During the "Technology Enabling Travel and Tourism" event, panelists discuss innovative solutions that U.S. and Japanese companies can provide to help the Japanese government meet their goals for inbound tourism and cashless payments (July 23, 2019)
Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso addresses USJBC members during a luncheon (April 11, 2019)
USJBC Luncheon with Deputy Prime Minister Aso (April 11, 2019)
H.E. Taro Aso, Deputy Prime Minister of Japan and Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(From left to right) David Gossack, USJBC Executive Director Aiko Lane, Japanese Deputy Prime Minster Taro Aso, and U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for Asia, Charles Freeman
U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty speaks at the 55th Japan-U.S. Business Conference (Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2018)
Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for his contribution to U.S.-Japan relations (Oct. 30, 2018)
Shinsuke Sugiyama, Ambassador of Japan to the United States congratulates Thomas Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce during the Grand Cordon ceremony held in his residence (Oct 30, 2018)
The 54th U.S.-Japan Business Conference (Nov 2-3, 2017)
H.E. Joaquin Castro (D-TX 20th District), U.S. House of Representatives, Co-Chair of the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus speaking at the 54th U.S.-Japan Business Conference Reception (Nov 2, 2017)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a business roundtable hosted by the U.S. Chamber and USJBC (April 29, 2015)
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Recent Activity

TestimonyDec 04, 2019 - 5:30pm

Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements

WRITTEN COMMENTSON: “U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements”TO: Subcommittee on Trade, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & MeansBY: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S.-Japan Business Council

Op EdOct 18, 2019 - 1:30pm

‘We can’t fall behind on trade:’ Trump must strike a deal with Japan now, says US Chamber CEO

When you stand still on trade, you fall behind. Nowhere is this more apparent for the United States than in Japan, the world’s third largest economy and long a top market for U.S. exports. It’s also why the U.S. just launched negotiations for a trade agreement with Japan.

Above the FoldSep 27, 2019 - 10:30am
President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan.

Quick Take: Your Primer on the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

This agreement will allow U.S. farmers and businesses to compete on a more level playing field.

U.S. Chamber Staff
Press ReleaseSep 25, 2019 - 12:45pm

U.S. Chamber Statement on Partial U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs, U.S.

EventSep 17, 2019 - 2:15pm to Sep 18, 2019 - 2:00pm

56th U.S.-Japan Business Conference

On September 17-18, the U.S.-Japan Business Council and the Japan-U.S. Business Council held the 56th Annual U.S.-Japan Business Conference at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C.   To view the Joint Statement of the 56th U.S.-Japan Business Conference, please click here.

Letters to CongressSep 11, 2019 - 12:00pm

Association Letter of Support for Comprehensive U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

September 11, 2019 The Honorable Robert LighthizerUnited States Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer:

Press ReleaseApr 18, 2019 - 11:00am

U.S. Chamber Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Talks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Gossack, Vice President of Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today following the conclusion of the first round of trade talks between the United States and Japan.

CommentJan 16, 2019 - 12:15pm

Submission on the Indo-Pacific Strategy

On January 16, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its various bilateral business councils submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration’s Federal Register Notice on Energy, Information and Communication Technology, and Infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific Region.

TestimonyDec 09, 2018 - 3:45pm

Charles Freeman Testimony on U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiation Priorities

On Monday, December 10, 2018, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for Asia Charles Freeman will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on negotiating objectives for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement.

CommentNov 21, 2018 - 4:45pm

U.S. Chamber and U.S.-Japan Business Council Joint Submission to USTR on U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its U.S.-Japan Business Council submitted comments on the negotiating objectives for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. The issue- and sector-specific priorities contained in this document are those of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-Japan Business Council, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

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