US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US-Japan alliance is vital to global economic security

Treasury Secretary Bessent's emphasis on the US-Japan alliance highlights its strategic importance for global economic security.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Apr 2026, 12:22 UTCOn the live feed at 12:02 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This statement could suggest a strengthening of economic ties, which may impact markets by reinforcing the stability of the Asian economic landscape, potentially benefiting currencies and equity markets linked to the US and Japan.

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