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C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E 2 4 S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 B I T S & B Y T E S Strengthening U.S.- Japan Industry Ties By Yusaku Kono, Global Electronics Association—East Asia Japan Representative A Tokyo Executive Roundtable sets a new standard for collaboration The Global Electronics Association Roundtable on March 5, 2025. The Global Electronics Association—East Asia (for- merly known as IPC East Asia) hosted a high-level Executive Roundtable in Tokyo on March 5, bringing together more than 50 senior executives, policymak- ers, and experts from Japan's electronics and manu- facturing sectors. Held just weeks after President Trump's re-election and during a period of evolving policy direction in both countries, the event served as a timely and stra- tegic forum for dialogue on the future of U.S.-Japan industrial cooperation. Former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Akira Amari joined the Global Electronics Associa- tion's leadership in opening the event, which fea- tured focused discussions on semiconductor design, defense technology collaboration, supply chain resil- ience, and tax policy trends. Participants praised the roundtable for facilitating candid, forward-looking exchanges across the public and private sectors. Since the roundtable, the East Asia team has engaged with Japanese officials, including key coun- terparts within the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) responsible for U.S. policy coordi- nation. These follow-up conversations have reaf- firmed the shared understanding that the electron- ics sector plays a central role in maintaining long- term economic security and global competitiveness for both countries. While the March 5 discussion did not directly address U.S. auto tariffs, broader concerns about trade policy volatility and investment restrictions were part of the dialogue. (Note: On May 3, 2025, the