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Japan’s Ruling Party Tax Chief Calls US Tariff Situation ‘Messy’
Filed: Feb 22, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: A heavyweight of Japan’s ruling party criticized US tariffs as a 'real mess' following Trump's tariff hikes.
WHO: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party tax chief
WHAT: Criticism of US tariffs
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Response to US tariff increases
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