Japan says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with PM Takaichi
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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During a bilateral meeting with Japan's PM Takaichi, Donald Trump expressed apprehension regarding the yen's depreciation and its cascading economic consequences. The currency weakness exacerbates Japan's energy import expenses, already strained by Middle East tensions and regional conflicts. This situation compounds inflationary pressures on the Japanese economy, creating potential risks of exceeding target inflation rates and destabilizing price stability across key sectors.
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