日本财务大臣加藤胜信(Katsunobu Kato)誓言将采取一切必要措施应对美国关税上调的影响,包括为受影响的日本公司提供潜在的财政支持。加藤在周二的新闻发布会上表示,财政部和金融厅将与其他部委协调,通过一个专门的工作组进行彻底分析,以确保日本做好充分准备。在东京寻求豁免美国措施之际,日本首相石破茂周一与特朗普总统通了电话,讨论了这个问题。与此同时,美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特宣布,他将领导与日本的贸易谈判,并表示两国仍然是亲密盟友,即将举行的谈判将侧重于关税、非关税壁垒、货币政策和政府补贴。这些事态发展发生在贸易紧张局势加剧之际,日本官员强调采取平衡和积极的方法。
Japan's finance minister Katsunobu Kato has vowed to take all necessary steps to address the impact of increased U.S. tariffs, including potential financial support for affected Japanese companies. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Kato said the Finance Ministry and Financial Services Agency will coordinate with other ministries and conduct a thorough analysis through a dedicated task force to ensure Japan is fully prepared to respond. As Tokyo seeks an exemption from the U.S. measures, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a call with President Trump on Monday to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced he will lead trade negotiations with Japan, stating that the two nations remain close allies and that upcoming talks will focus on tariffs, non-tariff barriers, currency policy, and government subsidies. The developments come amid heightened trade tensions, with Japanese officials emphasizing a balanced and proactive approach.