WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Wednesday that he informed Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato about the Trump administration’s expectation for Japan to cease importing Russian energy.
Bessent revealed this discussion occurred during their meeting on Wednesday.
He shared this information publicly on social media platform X.
The Treasury Secretary noted they also addressed significant matters concerning the US-Japan economic relationship.
Bessent specifically mentioned the administration’s expectation regarding Japan’s Russian energy imports.
This statement follows the bilateral meeting between the two financial leaders.
The discussion highlights ongoing US foreign policy priorities under the Trump administration.
Japan’s energy import decisions remain a focal point in US-Japan economic dialogues.
The Treasury Secretary’s public comments underscore Washington’s diplomatic stance.
Reuters reported this development following Bessent’s social media post. – Reuters