U.S. and Japan Finance Chiefs Meet
The U.S. Treasury Secretary met with Japan's Finance Minister in Tokyo on May 12, 2026. The two sides agreed they have been effectively coordinating on foreign exchange issues and will maintain that cooperation. A Bank of America strategist said he expects the yen to continue depreciating.
User-providedThe U.S. Treasury Secretary met with Japan's Finance Minister in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss the weak yen and currency market coordination. The Japanese official told reporters after the meeting that the two countries have been working well together in addressing the weak yen.
"Regarding the recent foreign exchange trend, we agreed that Japan and the U.S. have been effectively coordinating," the minister said. She added that the sides confirmed they will maintain this cooperation and that full understanding had been reached.
The meeting took place at the Finance Ministry. The Japanese side stopped short of describing the discussions as coordinated intervention in currency markets or announcing any joint response.
Levingston, G10 Rates and FX Strategist at BofA Global Research, shared his outlook for the Japanese yen as the finance chiefs held talks on coordinated currency moves. Levingston said he expects yen depreciation to continue. The comments come amid ongoing concerns over the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar.
The two governments have previously signaled alignment on monitoring exchange rates without committing to specific actions.
States have a history of consulting on currency matters, particularly when rapid movements risk economic stability. Tuesday's meeting focused on confirming that existing channels of communication remain effective. The Japanese minister emphasized that the discussions built on prior alignment rather than introducing new measures.
No details were released on any specific targets or thresholds for future intervention.
“We confirmed that we will maintain this cooperation. I believe we have gained his full understanding.”
The U.S. side has not issued a separate public statement following the talks. Markets will watch for any follow-up comments from either government in the coming days. The yen has faced sustained pressure in recent months, prompting repeated expressions of concern from Japanese officials. Tuesday's meeting represents the highest-level bilateral discussion on the topic so far this year.
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