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Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said that Mr. Bessent’s remarks sounded “a bit scary” when translated into Japanese.
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Japan's finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said Scott Bessent's remarks sounded "a bit scary" when translated into Japanese.
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Satsuki Katayama
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Satsuki Katayama",
    "position": "Japan's finance minister",
    "statement_about": "Scott Bessent's remarks"
}
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Politics International Relations Japan
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/japan-interest-rates.html

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25 percent, the highest in 31 years, a move widely expected but complicated by public pressure from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This decision comes as Japan grapples with rising inflation and a weakening yen.

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