Japan finance minister says G7 should work to enhance FX stability

TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday he had told his counterparts from the Group of Seven economic powers that the group should work to enhance stability in financial markets, including foreign exchange.

Kato, speaking to reporters after the finance ministers from the G7 nations met virtually, said he had pointed out at the meeting that the diversification of global supply chains was key to boosting the resilience of the global economy.

He said Japan would discuss with the United States tariff policies including those on steel, aluminium and automobiles.