Trump Presses Japan on Weak Yen, PM Admits Currency Problematic
Japan's Prime Minister has acknowledged that the yen's weakness is a 'problematic' issue, according to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. The admission comes after US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the yen's decline during talks in New York this week.
Katayama stated that Trump and Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi discussed the yen's value, with Trump expressing his concerns. Katayama also mentioned coordinating with US Finance Minister Scott Bessent to address the issue.