#AppleCryptoUpdate Japan just made a bold move. On live TV, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato talked about the country’s huge investment in U.S. Treasury bonds — $1.13 trillion worth. When asked if Japan might use that money as a bargaining chip in trade talks with the U.S., Kato said clearly, “It does exist as a card.”

This was a big deal. Japan usually avoids even suggesting it might sell off U.S. debt. But now, with pressure from the U.S. over trade, Japan is showing it’s ready to play tough.

Earlier this year, the U.S. government, under President Trump, talked about new tariffs (extra taxes on imports) on countries like Japan. That caused concern in the financial markets. Japan didn’t react right away, but now it's clearly warning the U.S. not to go too far.