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08/01/2022 | Press release | Archived content

Minister Hagiuda Visits the United States of America

August 1, 2022

METI Minister Hagiuda visited the United States of America (San Francisco, Washington D.C) from July 27 (Wed.) to 31 (Sun.). While in San Francisco, he visited Silicon Valley and exchanged views with startup stakeholders. While in Washington D.C, he attended a ministerial meeting of the Japan-USEconomic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic 2+2) and held one-on-one meetings with his counterparts.

1. San Francisco

The Minister visited Silicon Valley, the world's preeminent hub for startups. He also exchanged views with startup stakeholders and other involved parties.

(1) Stanford University

At Stanford University, he exchanged views with people representatives from Byers Center for Biodesign and the SPARK program. The center's work includes developing solutions based on front-line needs in health care, and the program serves as a bridge between academia and industry.

(2) Google Headquarters

At Google's headquarters, the Minister met with Senior Vice President Prabhakar Raghavan and exchanged views with him on subjects such as nurturing startups and creating conducive environments for innovation.

(3) Exchanging views with startup stakeholders

The Minister met with investors and entrepreneurs playing active roles in Silicon Valley and exchanged views with them on topics such as the current situation and issues regarding startups, and measures to strengthen the startup ecosystem of Japan.

2. Washington D.C

(1) Ministerial meeting of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee (the Economic "2+2")

Minister Hagiuda attended a ministerial meeting of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee (the Economic "2+2") together with Foreign Minister Hayashi, Secretary of Commerce Raimondo, and Secretary of State Blinken.

(2) Meeting with H.E. Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce

In addition to confirming the results of the Economic 2+2, Secretary of Commerce Raimondo and Minister Hagiuda discussed topics such as cooperation on semiconductors and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

(3) Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative

Minister Hagiuda had a meeting with the US Trade Representative Tai.He confirmed with her that they will work together to address market-distorting measures. They also discussed topics such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and business and human rights.

Division in Charge

  • Americas Division, Trade Policy Bureau

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    Startup and New Business Promotion Office, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau