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Japan Aso: Discussed FX with U.S. Mnuchin as part of talks on economy

Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso arrives at G-20 plenary during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (Reuters)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday he discussed currencies with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, but only as part of broader discussions on their economies.

In a news conference after the Group of 20 finance leaders meeting, Aso also said he conveyed Japan's concern over protectionism in the bilateral meeting with Mnuchin.

(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Andrea Ricci)