Japan finance minister Aso says won't comment on other countries' remarks on FX

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that the Group of Seven nations have agreed to avoid targeting currencies for the purpose of competitiveness.

Aso made the remark when asked about comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the strength of the dollar.

Aso, speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, said he wouldn`t comment on remarks by leaders of other countries on currencies.

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