President Trump has announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico. While this may be part of an economic strategy, when I consider the potential impacts, I feel that simply focusing on numbers alone is insufficient. What truly matters is identifying the underlying challenges and creating new value that goes beyond them.
Every day, we think about how to integrate modern technology while respecting history and culture. Through these efforts, we have learned that superficial measures or temporary solutions cannot generate sustainable change. For example, implementing high tariffs might produce visible results in the short term, but that alone cannot build the trust or sustainable economic structures that are truly needed.
This leads me to ask you: “Are you focusing too much on superficial effects in your work or life?” Perhaps the real issues lie much deeper. I believe that discovering innovative ways to address these core challenges is the mindset we need in the era ahead.
In our projects, we are building systems that utilize AI to highlight the unique strengths and identities of local communities. For example, by creating new economic models that incorporate local culture and traditions, we aim to develop societies that do not depend on urban-centered frameworks. Through these initiatives, I have come to realize the importance of fostering an environment where people and technology coexist. Rather than top-down solutions like tariffs, I believe that bottom-up approaches reflecting the voices of communities and individuals have the potential to unlock greater possibilities.
Right now, there may be overlooked challenges around you. If you can identify them and approach them from a fresh perspective, I am confident that you will achieve surprising outcomes. As for me, I will continue to tackle the challenges before me with enthusiasm and explore ways to pave the path toward the future. I encourage you to embark on new challenges as well. Let’s work together to create the next era.