Japan & Scott Bessent
52 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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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.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, he confirmed the intervention, pledged 'whatever it takes' support, and hinted at expanding the FIMA facility, boosting market confidence.
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.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is the primary advocate for upsizing the FIMA facility, aiming to support Japan's yen intervention and signal U.S. resolve. His proposal could enhance his influence but also risks market backlash if seen as posturing.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries that would face a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged forced labor imports.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Japan: Japan is facing pressure to intervene in the foreign exchange market due to the weakening Japan — Japanese yen.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, and they agreed on taking bold steps on currencies if needed.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Japan: Japan protested the 12.5% tariff, arguing it violates prior trade assurances and is based on insufficient grounds.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to use other legal authorities to recoup lost tariff revenue.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a major importer of Gulf oil and LNG, and its foreign minister met with Omani counterpart to discuss the strait. It is affected by supply disruptions.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is the architect of the 'economic D-Day' sanctions, promising the toughest measures in history. His actions could reshape global financial flows and pressure Iran's economy, but also risk alienating allies and China.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Japan: Japan's foreign minister met with Omani counterpart, discussing maritime security, reflecting concern over energy routes.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is the public face of the economic campaign, threatening secondary sanctions and coordinating allies. His actions could affect US financial relations.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Business
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, hinted at a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent has imposed sanctions on Iran and commented on the economic impact of the war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a key trading partner with which the Trump administration has struck deals over tariff rates, providing context for the U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is a key figure in the ongoing trade and economic discussions between the United States and China, aiming to maintain a trade truce and address issues like ByteDance — TikTok Shop's ownership and money laundering.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
Tech
Japan: Japan>>> is included in the expansion of Project Glasswing, with its organizations gaining access to Anthropic>>>'s Mythos AI model for cybersecurity defense.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, then-US Treasury Secretary, convened an urgent meeting with bank CEOs to warn of the risks associated with AI's ability to find software vulnerabilities.
May 19, 2026 · 83 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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Japan: Japan participated as a partner, with defense ministers meeting NATO counterparts.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Japan: Japan was mentioned by North Korea as pursuing nuclear weapons under US protection.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was ordered by Trump to halt trade with Spain and tasked with preparing an embargo.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 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.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 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.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Japan: Japan's soccer match is unrelated to the main event.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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