Katsunobu Kato

Katsunobu Kato

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Katsunobu Kato is a prominent Japanese politician who has served as the Minister of Finance. He plays a critical role in addressing economic policies and fiscal matters in Japan, particularly in relation to international trade and relations. Recently, he has been involved in discussions with the U.S. government regarding the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, advocating for the exclusion of Japanese companies from these measures, highlighting the importance of Japan's export economy.

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Katsunobu Kato emphasized the importance of responsible proactive fiscal policy.

片山財務相「責任ある積極財政」を強調 消費減税へのスタンスは?:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-10-22
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Japanese Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato voiced concern over the latest export controls, emphasizing the importance of coordinated action among G7 nations.

Taipei to join Japan, US response to rare earth ban
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-17
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Katsunobu Kato responded to journalists that Japan will do everything possible to achieve peace in Ukraine.

pressione su India e Giappone per l'embargo energetico russo
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-10-16
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he communicated this 'expectation' to visiting Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday.

Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-16
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Katsunobu Kato is the Japanese counterpart of Scott Bessent and discussed economic relations between the USA and Japan.

В США заявили, что ждут от Токио отказа от российских энергоносителей — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-10-16
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Katsunobu Kato, the Minister of Finance of Japan, stated that Japan will not raise tariffs on countries importing Russian oil.

Япония отвергла призыв США поднять пошлины для покупающих нефть из России — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-09-16
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Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato attended a budget committee meeting.

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明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-08-05
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Katsunobu Kato previously threatened to sell American bonds to pressure the USA during tariff negotiations.

Handelsavtalen med USA ble kostbar for Japan
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-07-23
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Japanese Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato yesterday said that the Japanese government leaves monetary policy decisions to the BOJ.

Bank of Japan should continue to tighten policy: US
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-06
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Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato indicated he was not concerned about this development.

Japan loses position as world’s largest creditor nation as Germany claims title after 34 years
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-27
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Katsunobu Kato, Japan's Minister of Finance, expressed the desire to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen during the G7 meeting.

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明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-05-20
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Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato was among the officials scheduled to meet with Okonjo-Iweala.

World trade chief says global free trade is in a ‘crisis’ | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-13
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Katsunobu Kato, the Japanese finance minister, suggested using American debt as a negotiation tool against Donald Trump.

La dette américaine, arme de négociation contre Donald Trump pour le reste du monde
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-05-10
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Japan's finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, raised eyebrows when he described the holdings as a 'card' to play in trade negotiations with the US.

Home of global capital? Investors run from Trump’s America
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-07
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Katsunobu Kato, the Japanese Finance Minister, mentioned that selling US Treasuries is a 'card on the table' in tariff negotiations.

America’s trading partners have a massive bazooka in the trade war. They may never use it.
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-06
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Katsunobu Kato, Japan's Finance Minister, discussed the potential use of U.S. Treasury bonds in trade negotiations with Washington.

Nhật Bản có thể dùng 1.000 tỷ USD trái phiếu kho bạc Mỹ để đàm phán
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-05-02
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The finance minister Katsunobu Kato told the roundtable the US tariffs were 'highly disappointing'.

Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28
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Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Besenet to discuss exchange rate issues.

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明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-04-25
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Katsunobu Kato is expected to meet with Bessent to resume negotiations on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank gathering.

Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-22
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Katsunobu Kato is the Japanese Minister of Finance who plans to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Nhật Bản cân nhắc mua thêm nông sản Mỹ
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-04-20
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Katsunobu Kato is expected to resume bilateral negotiations with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

Японія розглядає поступки щодо сої та рису на митних переговорах з США
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-04-19
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Katsunobu Kato is the Minister of Finance who expressed ambiguity regarding the trade agreement.

安倍政権と「約束」したはずの車関税ゼロ トランプ氏に迫れない事情 [トランプ再来]:朝日新聞デジタル
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-04-11
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Katsunobu Kato is the Japanese Finance Minister who shared concerns with François-Philippe Champagne over U.S. tariffs.

G7 chair Canada working with Japan, EU to maintain market stability: Ministry of Finance
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-09
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Katsunobu Kato, the Minister of Finance, emphasized the importance of taking the business improvement order seriously.

「損保の闇はどこまで」当局も嘆く情報漏洩 大手4社で計268万件:朝日新聞デジタル
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-03-25
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Katsunobu Kato is unable to attend the meeting due to his focus on parliamentary discussions.

وزراء مالية «العشرين» يجتمعون في جنوب أفريقيا
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-02-26
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Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato confirmed that the issue of tariffs is a priority for Tokyo.

Японія просить США скасувати мита на сталь та алюміній
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-02-12
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