[Reuters, Tokyo 17th]-Minister of Economic Revitalization Yasuaki Nishimura said at the press conference on the 17th that the US-Trade negotiations announced by the US President Trump that a large-scale agreement was reached on the 16th. I understand that the last minute adjustments are being made. "
In response to the question of whether the automotive field is a continuous consultation, the renewal minister Nishimura responded that the contents were announced when the final agreement was reached.
The rehabilitation minister reiterated that this week will hold the first meeting of the all-generation social security review conference that will be set up to promote social security reform. Mr. Shinzo Abe will be the chairman and Mr. Nishimura will be the chairman deputy chairman for all-generation social security reform. Yuri Sakai, President of Japan Research Institute, Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chairman of Hitachi Ltd., and Takeshi Shinami President of Suntory Holdings were selected as experts.
Regarding the impact of the destruction of oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, “Japan is dependent on Saudi for 36% of crude oil, but reserves more than 230 days of domestic consumption, so there is no problem with supply for the time being.” did. At the same time, he stressed, “It will take time to pick up the situation, and the rise in crude oil prices and import prices may have an adverse effect on the economy.”
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