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US Confident in Takaichi's Fiscal Discipline
U.S. Treasury official says Japan's fiscal discipline is strong.
In brief
U.S. Treasury official says Japan's fiscal discipline is strong. U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Erin Browne praised Japan's efforts to move away from reflationary policies in an interview with Nikkei. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
U.S. Treasury official
U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Erin Browne spoke to Nikkei on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund's annual meetings in Bangkok.
Japan's fiscal discipline
Browne praised Japan's efforts to move away from reflationary policies, saying the country is on a positive inflation trajectory.
Interview context
The interview occurred on Friday, October 17, 2026, at the International Monetary Fund's annual meetings in Bangkok.
The takeaway
U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Erin Browne praised Japan's efforts to move away from reflationary policies in an interview with Nikkei.
