The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, considered a safe haven asset amid volatility, amid a new round of tensions between the United States and China. The yen strengthened to trade below 145.00 per dollar, testing a six-month high.Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Wednesday that trade talks with the United States could include currency discussions.While not yet officially confirmed, Kato is expected to visit Washington later this month. This visit could be an opportunity for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.If USD/JPY makes a local low, the area around 144.00 and below could still be a buying zone (support zone).