Scott Bessent

American participation in the intervention was considered as early as January

The more that the yen’s depreciation gives Japan an advantage in trade with the US, the more it is likely to irk Trump 

China bought just 15 per cent of its soybeans from the US last year

The discussions are expected to cover a range of issues to prepare for talks in Beijing

His knowledge of Japan is “unprecedented” for a Treasury chief, according to Ken Weinstein

Federal Reserve maintains open lines with a handful of peers

Crypto companies have long argued that existing rules are inadequate for digital assets

The Trump administration has already taken action to blunt prices and address some concerns about oil supply

The Treasury chief also plays down the risk to the oil market from the US and Israeli war against Iran