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Japan Urges U.S. Tariff Rethink as Nikkei Soars

4/27/2025

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Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in crucial discussions on trade and currency, with Kato urging the U.S. to rethink its tariffs. Following their talks, the Nikkei index surged by 1.4%, reflecting a boost in investor confidence, despite no specific currency targets being set.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in crucial discussions on trade and currency, with Kato urging the U.S. to rethink its tariffs. Following their talks, the Nikkei index surged by 1.4%, reflecting a boost in investor confidence, despite no specific currency targets being set.