Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in June Amid Soaring Imports

Japan's trade deficit expanded to ¥406.9 billion in June, driven by a significant 25.4% surge in imports. This increase was largely attributed to the weaker yen and higher energy prices.

22 Jul, 02:57 — 22 Jul, 02:57

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Japan’s trade deficit widens as yen, Iran war inflate imports

The trade deficit expanded to ¥406.9 billion on an unadjusted basis from a revised ¥391.8 billion gap in May.

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Japan’s trade deficit widens as yen, Iran war inflate imports

Japan's June trade deficit widens to ¥406.9B as 25.4% import spike overwhelms export gains

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