Japan’s Kato: US tariffs are highly disappointing

Speaking at the G7 Summit, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday that “US tariffs are highly disappointing.”

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• US tariffs, countermeasures are creating uncertainties in financial market.
• Stressed that free trade regime promotion important.
• Constructive policy discussion important.
• No comment on Bessent's foreign exchange remarks.