Japan to form think tank focused on Trump tariffs and Taiwan

Japan is set to launch a new think tank to examine how economic security concerns influence supply chains and related sectors, according to Nikkei. The move comes amid growing unease over trade tensions and the situation around Taiwan.

The think tank will operate under the National Security Secretariat (NSS) and form part of a broader strategy to strengthen Japan’s ability to manage economic security risks. Details of the initiative will be included in the government’s upcoming annual economic and fiscal policy guidelines, expected later this month.

NSS will “examine risks faced by industry, strengthen economic intelligence capabilities and comprehensive think tank functions, and reinforce critical infrastructure.”

Info via Nikkei (Japanese media)

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.