Japan to Avoid Using U.S. Treasury Holdings in Tariff Talks

According to BlockBeats, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Itsunori Onodera stated that Japan does not intend to use its U.S. Treasury holdings as leverage in upcoming trade negotiations with the United States. The talks are scheduled for April 17 between the two governments. Onodera emphasized that as allies, Japan will not take actions that could disrupt the market, noting that causing market chaos is not advisable. Last week, a correction in U.S. Treasuries led to long-term bond yields reaching their highest levels since the 2020 pandemic. Despite being considered a safe haven during financial turmoil, U.S. Treasuries have faced losses. Some investors speculate that global reserve managers might be reassessing their positions in U.S. Treasuries due to the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies.