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7/2/2022

READOUT: Under Secretary Brian Nelson’s Visit to Japan | U.S. Department of the Treasury

READOUT: Under Secretary Brian Nelson’s Visit to Japan
July 1, 2022

TOKYO — On June 29 - July 1, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial
Intelligence Brian E. Nelson traveled to Tokyo, Japan to continue coordination with the close
partner and ally on sanctions imposed on Russia for its war against Ukraine. They spoke
extensively about the G7 leadersʼ commitment toexplore a price cap to restrict the revenue
generated from Russian oil to fund Putinʼs war.
While in Tokyo, Under Secretary Nelson met with Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda to
discuss the design and implementation of the price cap proposal as well as other regional
economic and security issues. The Under Secretary also met with Deputy Minister of Foreign
A airs Masataka Okano, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Director-General Yoichi Iida,
Cabinet Councillor Toshio Oya, and Financial Services Agency Deputy Director-General
Toshiyuki Miyoshi. Finally, Under Secretary Nelson convened private sector actors to discuss
the continued implementation and enforcement of U.S. and international sanctions.
Following Under Secretary Nelsonʼs trip, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will travel to
Tokyo on July 12 and 13. During this visit, the Secretary will continue close coordination on
limiting the price of Russian oil. She will also discuss building stronger and more resilient
supply chains to help lower prices for American and global consumers, including by friendshoring with trusted economic partners like Japan, and advancing economic cooperation in
critical technology sectors that will support U.S. manufacturing jobs and technological
innovation.

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