FCCJ Deep Dive Series 2025
"Japan's Economy and the Trump Impact"
08:30-10:00 Thursday, January 9, 2025
Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English

Albert Park: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Chief Economist. Albert Park is the chief spokesperson for ADB on economic issues. He leads the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), which publishes key knowledge products such as the Asian Development Outlook, Asian Economic Integration Report, Asia Bond Monitor, and Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific.

Naomi Fink: Nikko Asset Management Chief Global Strategist. Fink previously held senior macroeconomic and strategy research positions at global banks and brokerages, including Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, BNP Paribas and UBS, and later as Chief Japan Strategist at Jefferies Japan Limited.

Richard Katz: Author of "The Contest for Japan's Economic Future: Entrepreneurs versus Corporate Giants."

Jesper Koll: Global Ambassador and Expert Director, Monex Group and Investment Committee member of the Japan Catalyst Fund.

The installation of Donald Trump as 47th president of the United States on January 20 could have multiple impacts upon the Japanese economy as well as those of other economies within and beyond Asia.

Among these, Trump tariffs are the most regularly discussed but what is likely to be the specific impact, in terms of cost and sector coverage in Japan's case? What economic counter measures might Japan take in order to mitigate these impacts? What will be the impact upon stock prices and the value of the yen? And, how might Trump's policies impact Japan's trade with the US and other trading partners?

Deep Dive has convened a panel of experts to address these and other key questions. Do not miss this opportunity to hear informed predictions on what 2025 has in store on the economic and financial fronts.

In-person attendance: Members 450 yen, non-members 1,650 yen (with coffee or tea, tax included). On-line attendance (via Zoom): Members free of charge, non-members 550 yen (including tax). Details on how to join online will be sent to individual emails by January 8.

All participants can reserve at Reception 03-3211-3161, front@fccj.or.jp. Payment by non-members must be made in advance, by 3pm Tuesday, January 7. No refund is available unless the event is cancelled by the FCCJ. Member reservations cancelled less than 24 hours before the event will be charged in full.

Deep Dive Committee