[Tokyo 19th Reuters]-Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, in an interview with the news media on the 19th, related to the all-generation social security review conference that will start on the 20th. I do n’t think I ’m going to cut it all. ”
Regarding economic trends after the consumption tax hike, while saying that the existing countermeasures are sufficient, “Overseas risks are uncertain and I want to make sure that economic management is possible while listening to the voice of the workplace.” I showed again the attitude to take.
As for monetary policy, the Bank of Japan will make appropriate decisions.
With regard to the Japan-US trade negotiations scheduled for signing next week, “We are currently negotiating the final stage”, but depending on the results, “I want to support small and medium-sized enterprises and small and medium-sized farmers firmly if necessary”, and emphasize a positive attitude toward domestic measures. did.
He also explained that Toshimitsu Mogi is in charge of negotiations with the US, and Nishimura is responsible for domestic measures. As for the person in charge of negotiations with the United States when trade negotiations are ongoing consultations, “I personally understand that Foreign Minister Motegi, who has a relationship with Light Heiser ’s US trade representative, will continue, but nothing has been decided. "
Regarding the Trans-Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP), while he welcomed the expansion of new member countries, he explained that “Korea, which showed temporary interests, is not currently expressing its will”.
(Nobu Takemoto)