Odaily Planet Daily News: The Japanese government is sticking to its view that its economy is recovering moderately, but pointed out that U.S. trade policy is a key factor to watch as Trump's tariff proposals have cast uncertainty over the economic outlook. In its monthly economic report for February, Japan's Cabinet Office maintained its assessment of the overall economy for the seventh consecutive month as persistent inflation, especially for daily necessities, weakened consumption. The Cabinet Office also mentioned the need to keep a close eye on U.S. policies, especially on trade, as U.S. President Trump is expected to make a series of more detailed tariff statements. The Cabinet Office downgraded its view on imports from "showing a recent trend of recovery" to "almost flat." (Jinshi)