U.S. tariff uncertainty very high and sentiment 'deteriorated,' says BOJ's Ueda

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 6/3/2025

Summary

The Bank of Japan's Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighted high uncertainties surrounding U.S. President Trump's tariffs, with business and household sentiment declining recently. He emphasized that the BOJ is weighing "nascent developments" toward achieving its 2% price target as it considers raising interest rates if the economy aligns with its outlook.