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TOKYO, JAPAN – Gov. Pete Ricketts recently met with Keidanren, a major Japanese business association, during his trade mission to Japan.  During a working lunch meeting, Governor Ricketts and Japanese business leaders discussed the strategic economic and security goals at the foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. 

In the afternoon, Governor Ricketts also met with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).  JETRO works to promote free trade between Japan and the U.S. along with increased direct investment.

These meetings follow recent a major announcement from President Donald J. T...