Japan finmin Kato:
- US tariffs, countermeasures are creating uncertainties in financial market
- told G7 US tariffs are highly disappointing
- Stressed that free trade regime promotion important
- Constructive policy discussion important
- refrains from comment on Bessent's foreign exchange remarks
- FX rates should be determined by the market
- Excessive forex moves negatively affect the economy
- In meeting with Bessent tomorrow, hope to hold talks on basis of past understanding on the need for two countries to coordinate closely
