Japan-U.S. Finance Ministers' Meeting, September 25, 2026
Overview
Finance Minister Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke by telephone and reaffirmed their view that the yen's undervaluation is a problem. They exchanged views on financial market developments and other matters, and confirmed that they would further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. [Total text: 120 characters] [Breakdown: overview 49 characters, impact 30 characters, details 41 characters].
Key points
- Both ministers reaffirmed their view that the yen's undervaluation is a problem.
- They exchanged views on financial market developments and other matters.
- They confirmed that they would further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Overview
The view that the yen's undervaluation is a problem was also discussed at the Japan-U.S. leaders' meeting, and Prime Minister Takaichi had also commented on it.
Details
At 9:00 p.m. on September 25, 2026, Minister Katayama held a telephone meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on financial market developments and other matters, and reaffirmed that they would further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.