Japan & United States — United States Department of the Treasury
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International
Japan: Japan's currency was strengthened through coordinated intervention, improving its terms of trade and reducing import costs, but the long-term effect depends on monetary policy adjustments.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Executed the intervention by selling euros for yen, a rare move, and signaled support for Japan, but its actions may be constrained by domestic inflation concerns.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japan benefits from potential access to additional dollar funding for yen intervention without selling Treasuries. The joint intervention and FIMA expansion could help stabilize the yen, but effectiveness is uncertain.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury initiated the joint intervention and is advocating for FIMA expansion. This action aims to support the yen and manage Treasury market conditions, but it also carries risks of market testing.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Yen weakness persists despite intervention warnings; U.S. Treasury urged BOJ rate hikes.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields surged, with 10-year above 4.7% and 30-year above 5%, on inflation fears.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's bond yields hit multi-decade highs, and its reduced Treasury holdings add to US bond market pressure.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury's bond auctions saw record-high yields, and its intervention with Japan to support the yen involved selling euros, reflecting concerns about bond market strains.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Japan: Japan is exploring crude oil purchases from Iran, which could diversify its oil supply, but is concerned about the duration of sanctions waivers and shipping safety.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury issued the sanctions waiver allowing Iran to sell oil. Its decision on extending the waiver is crucial for the deals to proceed.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japanese bond yields also rose to multi-decade highs, and the yen strengthened on inflation data, supporting BOJ rate hike expectations.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Central actor; announced doubling of buyback operations to $4 billion per operation, aiming to lower long-term yields. The move was seen as interventionist and raised concerns about fiscal credibility.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Japan: Japan protested the 12.5% tariff, arguing it violates prior trade assurances and is based on insufficient grounds.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury paid out $81 billion in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruling, and tariff revenue turned negative in June.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The yield on the 10-year United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>> fell, easing pressure on Wall Street due to lower oil prices.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields on the United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>>'s longest-dated bonds rose to the highest level in almost two decades due to investor concerns about the Middle East war's macroeconomic impact.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields on the United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>>'s longest-dated bonds rose to the highest level in almost two decades due to investor concerns about the Middle East war's macroeconomic impact.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan: Japan is facing pressure to intervene in the foreign exchange market due to the weakening Japan — Japanese yen.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Rising US Treasury yields contribute to the strength of the U.S. Dollar Index, further pressuring the Japan — Japanese yen.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries that would face a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged forced labor imports.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury received the United States — Internal Revenue Service's memo outlining defenses against Donald Trump>>>'s lawsuit, but its role in passing it to the United States — United States Department of Justice is unclear. A general counsel from the department resigned following the fund's creation.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 ended higher, reflecting improved risk appetite in Asian markets.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury's intervention to contain global bond yields was a key catalyst for the market rebound, though its long-term impact remains uncertain.
Aug 20, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Japan: Japan is the nationality of ICC President Tomoko Akane, who is sanctioned. Japan's government has not publicly commented in these articles.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury implemented the sanctions by adding Akane and Seye to the SDN list, freezing assets and barring transactions.
Jul 13, 2026 · 277 articles
International
Japan: Japan's foreign minister met with Omani counterpart, discussing maritime security, reflecting concern over energy routes.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury is the main implementer of sanctions, targeting Iran's financial system and threatening secondary sanctions.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Japan: Potential target of tariffs if it remains a top buyer.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury let a waiver for Indian oil purchases expire, complicating India's position.
Jul 10, 2026 · 311 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury imposes sanctions on Iran, affecting its economy and oil exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
Business
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Involved in yen intervention and Iran deal talks.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, welcomed the agreement and expressed readiness to contribute to securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is involved in discussions regarding the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of the interim deal, which aims to provide financial relief to Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>> imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, aiming to disrupt Iran>>>'s ability to collect payments from ships in the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Japan: Japan participated as a partner, with defense ministers meeting NATO counterparts.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Treasury Secretary Bessent was involved in sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Japan: Japan was mentioned by North Korea as pursuing nuclear weapons under US protection.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Treasury was ordered to halt trade with Spain and prepare an embargo.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
Accidents
Japan: Called upon by Shakira to support reconstruction; no confirmed response.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Sanctioned former president Petro, but no direct role in current event.
Aug 13, 2026 · 93 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the economies being probed, but no action has been taken.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury Department warned of new secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran, adding pressure on Iran and its partners.
Aug 24, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Japan: Japan, a major oil importer, has not paid transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its stance on Iran's demands for tolls.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is considering using frozen Iranian assets to compensate Gulf allies for war damages, adding a new dimension to the economic pressure on Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury could face a significant financial blow if the tariffs are struck down and it has to refund collected import taxes.
Sep 03, 2025 · 9 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury could face a financial blow if tariffs are struck down and refunds are required.
Aug 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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