U.S. Mnuchin says had 'candid' talks on trade with PBOC head

FUKUOKA, Japan, June 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a tweet on Sunday he had a "constructive meeting" with People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang, including a "candid discussion" on trade issues.

Mnuchin sent the tweet after his meeting with Yi Gang, held on the sidelines of the Group of 20 finance leaders' meeting in the southern Japan city of Fukuoka. (Reporting by Leika Kihara)