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Friday, October 2, 2026
During recent talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York, President Donald Trump raised concerns about currency headwinds. Trump told Takaichi that the yen's weakness is harming American trade positions. The currency dynamics have emerged as a point of contention between the two trading partners. The discussion underscores ongoing tensions over exchange rates and their impact on bilateral commerce.
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