Bessent’s ‘to do’ list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, photo shows
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-01 11:14 UTC+10:00
Section: BUSINESS
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, US Politics, Business & Economy
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CAMP DAVID, Maryland – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday exposed a “to-do” list during U.S. President Donald Trump’s Cabinet meeting indicating he was contemplating U.S. purchases of $5 billion to $10 billion worth of Japanese yen, a photograph taken during the meeting held at Camp David shows.
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