EconomyDovish members of BOJ board reportedly criticized by Trump administrationJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an Oct. 8 parliament session where she stressed "this is not a phase in which reflationary policies are necessary." (Photo by Ken Suzuki)October 11, 2026 02:26 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to back away from support for a reflationary economic policy in a move to reassure the markets and the Trump administration that it is not overly cautious about interest rate hikes.