Takeshi Niinami

Takeshi Niinami, Chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings and Senior Economic Advisor to Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba, discusses the troubling implications of U.S. tariffs on international trade. He highlights Japan's firm stance in upcoming trade negotiations, stressing the need to protect national interests. Niinami voices concerns about market volatility and the effects of U.S. monetary policy on global markets. The conversation also touches on Japan's strategies in navigating trade challenges while fostering free trade initiatives in a shifting economic landscape.