Japan Holds Strong Hand in US Tariff Negotiations
Suntory Holdings’ CEO Takeshi Niinami expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing trade talks between Japan and the U.S., emphasizing Japan’s significant investment in U.S. Treasury bonds and its role as a major U.S. investor. Niinami highlighted Japan’s strategic leverage, including its substantial Treasury holdings and potential increased military procurement from the U.S., to navigate tariff negotiations. He acknowledged the current trade climate’s challenges while emphasizing Japan’s continued interest in U.S. investment opportunities due to high U.S. productivity. These comments precede high-level talks between Japanese and U.S. officials aimed at resolving trade disputes.
John Q. Hosedrinker