Japan's METI minister comments on retaliation to US metals tariffs

Seko is Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry .... and Minister for Economic Cooperation with Russia

• Has not yet decided what action to take on US metals tariffs
• Will continue to negotiate with the US on metals tariffs

Also, comments from fin min Aso:

• have not decided whether to notify WTO yet

These come in the context of yesterday's news:

• Japanese government to inform the WTO its ready to retaliate on US trade restrictions

(there is nothing much more at that link, don't bother clicking it .... but if there is you want a cute pic of Trump and Abe)

Earlier from Japan:

• Japan April CPI: Headline 0.6% (expected 0.7%)

USD/JPY is doing very little indeed, up a few tics since the earlier data only.