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· Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (Japan)

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ContextSpeech to business leaders of the Kansai region in Osaka; the Bank of Japan pursues price stability and is gradually raising interest rates after years of ultra-low rates.

Why it mattersThe Bank of Japan Governor explains how a 15% US tariff weighs on Japan and why policy moves cautiously.

Problems raised
  1. US tariffs create global uncertainty.
  2. A 15% tariff weighs on Japan's economy.
  3. US inflation and job risks are unclear.
Solutions proposed
  1. Listen to regional business leaders.
  2. Watch US developments closely.
  3. Adjust policy cautiously as uncertainty evolves.
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