On August 2, local time, US President Trump told accompanying media while returning to Washington on “Air Force 1” that the US is helping Japan boost the yen. “This is not only a sign of friendship, but also beneficial to the world economy.” When asked by a reporter why the US is supporting the yen, Trump responded, “The yen has been weakening, and they want some help.” He also said, “Japan has always been nice to us. Other than the Pearl Harbor incident, they weren't good back then.”

On August 2, local time, US President Trump told accompanying media while returning to Washington on “Air Force 1” that the US is helping Japan boost the yen. “This is not only a sign of friendship, but also beneficial to the world economy.” When asked by a reporter why the US is supporting the yen, Trump responded, “The yen has been weakening, and they want some help.” He also said, “Japan has always been nice to us. Other than the Pearl Harbor incident, they weren't good back then.”