Published: 2025-09-29T01:38:57.000Z
USD/JPY flows: USD off for a soft start
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Trump administration weighs chip-linked tariffs on electronics to boost U.S. manufacturing
Japan leadership contender Takaichi drops hint she may renegotiate trade deal with the US
The USD headed to a soft start with Trump thinking of more chip tariffs. While it is generally regard as a part of his trade tactic, it still create a certain level of uncertainty in the market. From the Japan side, we heard Japan leadership contender Takaichi hint that she may renegotiate trade deal with the US. It is obviously a vote move as she is tilted towards more easing and this move seems to be trying to benefit from nationalism voters' favor.
USD/JPY is trading 0.3% lower at 149.03.