然而，73岁的尾身幸次坚称，日本经济基本面仍然强劲有力，增长放缓是外部因素所致，其中包括美国需求减弱等。
Mr Omi , 73 , however , insisted Japan 's underlying economy remained robust and was slowing largely as a result of external factors , including softer US demand .
尾身幸次