Japan says Trump raised concern over weak yen in summit with Takaichi

US President Donald Trump raised concern about the weakness of the Japanese yen during a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to Japanese officials cited by Reuters. Currency movements have become an important issue in US-Japan economic relations, with a weaker yen affecting trade competitiveness and import costs. The report reflects Japan's account of the discussion; it does not by itself indicate a new joint currency intervention or policy agreement.