https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42694 Japan described its holdings of US government debt as potential leverage in tariff negotiations, calling them "a card" that could be used but without committing to sales; the comment places sovereign bond positions among negotiating factors while noting prior reluctance to use such a tool. It connects that negotiating posture to the contemporaneous imposition of higher import duties on vehicles and parts, and flags market risks from possible liquidation and yield movements that could affect Treasury safe-haven status and financial stability. en-us Fri, 02 May 2025 15:16:04 +0530 Fri, 02 May 2025 15:16:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42694 Japan described its holdings of US government debt as potential leverage in tariff negotiations, calling them "a card" that could be used but without committing to sales; the comment places sovereign bond positions among negotiating factors while noting prior reluctance to use such a tool. It connects that negotiating posture to the contemporaneous imposition of higher import duties on vehicles and parts, and flags market risks from possible liquidation and yield movements that could affect Treasury safe-haven status and financial stability. News - Fri, 02 May 2025 15:16:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42694