On Aug. 2 aboard Air Force One returning to Washington, President Trump told reporters the United States is helping Japan support the yen, calling it "a sign of friendship" and "good for the world economy." Asked why the U.S. was propping up the yen,

2026-08-03

On Aug. 2 aboard Air Force One returning to Washington, President Trump told reporters the United States is helping Japan support the yen, calling it "a sign of friendship" and "good for the world economy." Asked why the U.S. was propping up the yen, he said "the yen has been weakening" and "they wanted a little help," adding Japan had been good to the U.S. "except for Pearl Harbor."