Japan economy minister Akazawa: Govt will continue to demand review of U.S. tariffs

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Japan economy minister Akazawa remarks after the poor economic data earlier from Japan:

  • Improvements in job, income conditions likely to underpin moderate economic recovery
  • Must be mindful of downside risks to economy from U.S. trade policy
  • Hit to consumption, household sentiment from sustained price rises also becoming downside risk to Japan’s economy
  • Govt will continue to demand review of U.S. tariffs, take all necessary steps to offer liquidity aid to impacted firms

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This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.