U.S. President Donald Trump's desire for a stronger yen against the dollar is almost certain to figure into trade negotiations with Japan underway in Washington, but analysts say any effort to shift the currencies is fraught with risks for both sides.

The yen didn't figure into Wednesday's negotiations, Akazawa said, but currency issues are more naturally a discussion for Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato, who will have his own r

President Donald Trump is pushing hard for a stronger yen in trade talks with Japan, and the demand has already jammed itself into a negotiation that was supposed to be about tariffs. The meeting began on Wednesday in Washington,