Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Kato has stated that he will respond appropriately after examining the policies of newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. Kato emphasized the need to closely monitor the impact of Trump's policies on both the global and Japanese economies. He suggested that specifics of monetary policy should be left to the Bank of Japan (BOJ), which he expects to manage its monetary policy independently. Additionally, Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) official Atsushi Mimura expressed concerns about the potential volatility in foreign exchange markets and indicated that the BOJ's decisions at its upcoming policy meeting will be based on its independence. The Japanese government is in communication with the BOJ regarding these matters, and both Kato and Mimura are vigilant about the effects of U.S. economic policies on Japan's financial landscape.