Group 1 - The core commitment of the U.S. and Japan is to let the market determine exchange rates and not to manipulate them for competitive advantage [1] - The joint statement emphasizes the importance of transparent foreign exchange policies and a shared understanding of such policies between the two nations [2] - Japan remains on the U.S. Treasury's monitoring list for currency policy, with its current account surplus and trade surplus with the U.S. meeting the criteria for close monitoring [2] Group 2 - Japan has spent nearly $150 billion over the past three years to support the yen, with the last intervention occurring in July of the previous year [2] - The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain interest rates amid political instability, but it has indicated a willingness to raise rates if the economy develops as expected [3] - There is speculation that the U.S. may prefer a stronger yen, as indicated by comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin regarding Japan's monetary policy [2][3]
华盛顿的敲打!美日联合声明背后,是美国对日本货币政策的“警告”?
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-09-12 09:55