State Department Economic Affairs

Japan’s semiconductor equipment makers build the tools that turn advanced chip designs into chips we can manufacture at scale. Their work is essential to secure supply chains. Today we discussed how the U.S. and Japan can protect advanced technology, expand production with trusted partners, and attract more semiconductor investment to the United States.

Met with State Minister for Digital Transformation @AkihisaShiozaki on a pro-innovation approach to Super Intelligence governance that keeps markets open and supports American technology leadership.

The United States and Japan have a tremendous opportunity to turn advances in superintelligence and next-generation communications into broad economic growth. Great to catch up with @NEC_jp_pr President and CEO Takayuki Morita on how we can bring together our countries’ strengths to expand what SI makes possible—helping businesses become more productive, strengthening economic security, and creating new opportunities for people in both countries.

Super Intelligence will spread only as fast as the trusted supply chains supporting it can grow. Good conversation with Senior Deputy Minister Endo Kazuya on how our Pax Silica partnership and bilateral cooperation can strengthen those foundations—from critical minerals and semiconductor manufacturing to energy and compute. Economic security is central to the next chapter of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

Advanced manufacturing is essential to economic competitiveness. FANUC’s leadership and I had an engaging discussion on the ways industrial robotics and factory automation demonstrate how cutting-edge technology boosts productivity, strengthens supply chains, and shapes the factories of tomorrow.

Great dinner hosted by Vice Foreign Minister Havas with Indonesian industry leaders. From chip design to electronics, stronger partnerships can deliver more U.S. exports, more jobs at home, and more opportunities for Indonesian businesses. Both countries stand to gain.

Met with Arif Havas Oegroseno, Nezar Patria, and Faisol Riza on Super Intelligence and secure supply chains.   Our goal: expand opportunities for American industry while strengthening the security and prosperity of both nations.

Great to meet with Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, House Commission Vice Chairman Budisatrio Djiwandono, Vice Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno, and Sir Tony Blair in Jakarta, Indonesia. We discussed Danantara’s investment strategy, Indonesia’s economic development plan, and its industrial and technology ambitions—including plans for a predictable, pro-growth policy environment for American investors. Giving businesses the confidence to invest for the long term is how we turn ambition into lasting opportunity for people in both our countries.

Just touched down in Japan. Looking forward to meeting friends and colleagues in the Takaichi government and Japanese CEOs. Japan’s industrial AI ambitions complement American AI leadership. Together, we can turn innovation into opportunity for people in both nations. 🇺🇸 🇯🇵

Indonesia’s digital ambitions are an opportunity for American innovation. Working with Minister Meutya Hafid on Super Intelligence, satellite connectivity, and trusted telecom—expanding markets for U.S. companies while connecting more Indonesians to opportunity.

Working with Minister Rosan Roeslani on deals that expand U.S. exports, support American jobs, and advance Indonesia’s growth. The strongest partnerships create lasting opportunities for businesses and workers in both countries.

Thank you, Singapore. Two days with government leaders, investors, and founders on keeping advanced technology secure and building it with the United States. On to Jakarta.

The flow of global capital tells a powerful story about confidence in America’s future. Great conversation with CEO Dilhan Pillay on Singapore’s role in connecting global capital to American innovation. Temasek’s U.S. investments have grown fivefold, with half its annual investment capital now going to America. Temasek remains a leading U.S. partner shaping American technological leadership and Singapore’s long-term economic prosperity.

The decisions we make on Super Intelligence today will shape future generations. History shows that during technological paradigm shifts, early adopters surge ahead. Singapore is moving early. Singapore joined Pax Silica, the trusted coalition building our tech future, and signed new MOUs with U.S. companies to bring Super Intelligence to solve real business problems across Southeast Asia. We welcome Singapore’s close work with American firms to deploy SI for public services, develop security standards for agentic models, and create an application-layer ecosystem that builds on U.S. frontier models.