Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Japan and China are deliberately lowering their currencies, suggesting potential tariffs on Japanese imports. Speaking at a White House news conference, Trump emphasized that tariffs could easily address currency manipulation. He stated that he has contacted Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese leaders to urge them to stop reducing their currency values, arguing that such actions are unfair to the U.S. While tariffs are not the only solution, Trump noted their efficiency in achieving fairness in trade. — news from The Japan Times
