It’s no secret that the global technology landscape is experiencing rapid advancement due to a high level of investments in artificial intelligence solutions, which is only increasing every day. In this context, business leaders from Japan and the United States have joined forces to call for greater clarity in the rules governing international trade and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The statement, made jointly by the two countries after a meeting in Tokyo, clearly demonstrates their desire to increase transparency and predictability in economic, political, and technological relations in the sector.
Businesspeople emphasize the urgency of strengthening confidence in trade and investment rules
The statement was released after a two-day meeting between the Japan-US and US-Japan business councils, which included more than 120 executives from major companies in both countries. Perhaps the main point the two countries shared was concern about rising trade barriers and the lack of stability in the international investment rules, especially after the protectionist policies and tariffs imposed in recent years.
Business leaders urge Japan and the U.S. governments to restore confidence in trade stability
The statement explicitly requests that their governments ensure transparency and predictability in international trade and investment. Large corporations depend on balanced trade flows and consistent policies, and therefore, they say, uncertainty has hampered long-term decisions and the place of global economic recovery.
“We have a sense of danger over the unpredictable situation. I want both governments to make efforts to eliminate uncertainty as much as possible,” said the Japan-U.S. Business council chair Jun Sawada which is also the chairman of NTT Inc.
Meanwhile, David Goeckeler, CEO of Sandisk and head of the American council, emphasized the need to have a clear position on policy measures, indicating that the private sector must be heard in decisions that affect the investment environment.
Collaboration in artificial intelligence seeks to balance innovation, security, and transparency
In addition to commercial issues, another key topic was artificial intelligence. Executives from both countries argued that AI development should be transparent, responsible, and risk-aware, with partnerships between the public and private sectors, addressing ethical and security concerns regarding the control of data use for technology development.
AI is no longer just a technological novelty, whose investment is at the whim of individual countries, or just a tool for economic gains, but has also become a strategic factor for global competitiveness. In this context, Japan and the United States are trying to prevent and encourage international governance. Discussions also included the need to facilitate visas for specialized professionals, to increase technical and talent cooperation between countries.
This approach by both countries reinforces the need to monitor the development of artificial intelligence technology with clear and well-defined rules. Despite its obvious transformative potential, the idea is to define limits that protect both citizens’ privacy and the integrity of markets. The executive’s main goal is to ensure security in a world where interconnection is essential for development.
Japan-US cooperation seen as a model for global economic and technological stability
With this announcement, business leaders hope that the alignment between Japan and the United States, defending a common viewpoint, can serve as an example for other nations. Both countries are extremely important to the digital sector and represent important hubs of innovation and investment. By calling for predictability and openness, the executives are sending a clear message about the need for political and diplomatic responsibility in times of rapid transformation.
The message behind the joint statement between Japan and the US is straightforward: without predictable rules, neither trade nor innovation can thrive. Executives from both countries demonstrated that, despite differing interests, they share the same concern: creating a more transparent and trustworthy business environment.