# US Confident in Takaichi's Fiscal Discipline

> U.S. Treasury official says Japan's fiscal discipline is strong.
- Title: US Confident in Takaichi's Fiscal Discipline · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: U.S. Treasury official says Japan's fiscal discipline is strong. U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Erin Browne praised Japan's efforts…
- Keywords: takaichi, us treasury, japan, reflationary policies, nikei, international affairs, treasury undersecretary, news, business, world, Confident, Takaichi's
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/us-has-full-confidence-in-takaichi-s-fiscal-discipline-treasury-official
- Published: 2026-10-16T20:00:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: takaichi, us treasury, japan, reflationary policies, nikei, international affairs, treasury undersecretary, news, business, world
## 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.
## Key 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.