美日财长会后表态：美方”没谈汇率，当前汇率反映基本面“，日方”没谈美债“

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the meetings between the U.S. and Japan is the emphasis on the belief that exchange rates should be determined by the market, with current USD-JPY rates reflecting fundamentals [1][2] - Japan's Finance Minister Kato specifically denied discussing U.S. Treasury bonds during the meetings, aiming to alleviate market concerns about Japan potentially reducing its holdings of U.S. debt [1][6] - The ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan are stalled, primarily due to issues surrounding automobile tariffs, with Japan's Prime Minister expressing that no agreement can be reached without including the automotive sector [6][7] Group 2 - Following the news from the meetings, the Japanese yen weakened against the U.S. dollar, with a decline of up to 0.5%, reaching a level of 144.40, making it the worst performer among G10 currencies during early Asian trading [3] - The discussions are part of a broader context where the exchange rate issue has been a sensitive topic in U.S.-Japan economic relations, with past accusations from the Trump administration regarding Japan's manipulation of the yen [6] - Kato expressed regret over U.S. tariffs, stating that tariffs are not always an appropriate tool for addressing trade imbalances [7]