Welcome to the U.S.-Japan Business Council

BACKGROUND ON THE USJBC

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based business association whose mission is to support U.S. business interests in Japan and promote stronger economic ties between the United States and Japan.  USJBC member companies collectively account for a substantial share of overall U.S. economic activity with Japan, and place high priorities on doing business in Japan and helping forge the most cooperative and mutually beneficial economic relationship possible between the two countries.

What's New:

Jun 9 – U.S. – Japan Business Council's Public Comments to USTR Regarding Japan's Participation in TPP.  

Public Comment_Japan's Participation in TPP_USJBC_6-8-13

 

Apr 12 - U.S.-Japan Business Council Welcomes Successful Conclusion of U.S.-Japan Consultations on Japan’s Entry into TPP Negotiations.  USJBC Chairman Charles Lake Calls this an ‘Historic Opportunity’.

TPP_USJBC Statement on US-Japan Consultations_4-12-13

See Japanese Translation of Press Release 

 

Mar 15 – U.S.-Japan Business Council Welcomes Japan's Decision to Formally Seek Entry into TPP Negotiations; Urges Successful Conclusion of U.S.-Japan Pre-Consultations

USJBC Chairman Lake Calls Japan's Participation a 'Game Changer' for TPP

See Japanese Translation of Press Release