
Japan exports fall most in 4 years as Trump tariffs bite
The year-on-year drop of 2.6 percent in July included a 10.1-percent plunge in exports to the United States, the finance ministry data showed.
August 20, 2025
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The year-on-year drop of 2.6 percent in July included a 10.1-percent plunge in exports to the United States, the finance ministry data showed.
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