Japanese, US Financial Chiefs Discuss Currency Movements Amid Trump 'Concern'
Japan's Satsuki Katayama suggested there may have been some 'misunderstanding' in the market after meeting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to Anadolu Agency.
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Japanese and US financial chiefs discussed currency movements in a meeting between Japan's Satsuki Katayama and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to Anadolu Agency, amid reported concern from President Trump over exchange-rate trends.
Katayama suggested there may have been some "misunderstanding" in the market following the discussions, the report said, though it did not elaborate on what specifically had been misunderstood or by which market participants.
Details of the talks not fully disclosed
The report did not specify the date or location of the meeting, nor did it detail which currency pairs or specific movements were discussed between the two officials.
It also did not include direct quotes from Bessent or further comment from the US Treasury on the substance of Trump's reported concerns, or indicate what, if any, follow-up actions were agreed.
Currency policy has periodically been a point of discussion between Washington and Tokyo, with US officials in past years raising concerns about the yen's value relative to the dollar and its effects on trade competitiveness.
Further details on the specific concerns raised and any resulting policy steps were not included in the available report.
Sources
- Japanese, US financial chiefs discuss currency movements amid Trump ‘concern’ — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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