Sanae Takaichi Shifts Away From Reflexionary Stance to Signal Collaboration With U.S. Administration
Economy
Dovish members of BOJ reportedly criticized by Trump administration
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an Oct. 8 parliament session where she stressed “this is not a phase in which reflationary policies are necessary.” (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
TAISHU YUASA
October 11, 2026 02:26 JST
Tokyo — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to step back from endorsing a reflationary economic approach, aiming to reassure financial markets and the Trump administration that Tokyo is no longer overly hesitant to consider raising interest rates.