Breaking Tradition: President Trump’s Approach to Policy Decisions and Implementation

September 29, 2025
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Join fellow C-suite leaders for an exclusive, corporate members-only event with former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. who served as President Trump’s key advisor on commercial and economic affairs. A longtime friend  and confidant of President Trump, Ross provides an “insider’s take”on Trump’s non-conformist approach to policy development. This discussion will explore, among other things, Trump’s distinctive approach to “running” America which includes the upending of traditional norms, bypassing established diplomatic channels, and using social media as a preferred way to communicate with everyone from supporters to world leaders. Secretary Ross will use personal anecdotes, actual policy case studies, and other behind-the-scenes examples to dissect the president’s approach to creating, reshaping and implementing governmental policies. This event is a must for anyone trying to understand America’s role in Trump’s new world order. Strictly limited seating.

Speaker
The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; former Board Chair of Japan Society

Admission
This event is only available to Japan Society corporate members. Admission is free with advance registration required. (Corporate member code is required to register for the event. If you don’t know your corporate member code, please contact [email protected].) Please note that seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.



Business & Policy Forum is generously supported by Japan Society Global Leaders & Corporate Partners.


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Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Advocate Sponsor, Mizuho Americas; and Friend Sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
  • In-Person Event
  • Registration

Open to Japan Society Corporate Members.