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Japan’s $1.13T US Treasury Threat Shakes Markets
Japan just fired a warning shot. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato hinted at leveraging Japan’s massive $1.13 trillion in US Treasury bonds in trade talks with the Trump administration.
“It’s a card we hold,” Kato said on live TV, a rare signal from Japan, the US’s largest foreign creditor.
This comes amid escalating tensions over Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” which have already spiked US bond yields and rattled markets. Japan’s message is clear: push us too far, and we could destabilize the US bond market.
Crypto markets are watching closely. A bond market shake-up could drive volatility in Bitcoin and altcoins, as investors seek hedges against traditional assets. If China, another major US debt holder, follows Japan’s lead, the fallout could be massive.
Talks intensify in May, with a potential deal by June. For now, Japan’s not bluffing—it’s ready to play hardball.
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