2026-04-22 05:21:32
Japan Posts 1.71 Trillion Yen Trade Deficit for Fifth Consecutive Fiscal Year
Abstract: This article reports Japan’s FY2025 trade data, showing a 1.71 trillion yen deficit—the fifth consecutive—driven by imports growing slowly despite 4% export gains led by semiconductors. It notes surging U.S. crude and LNG exports, with weaker auto and semiconductor equipment shipments to the United States due to tariffs.
Summary: Japan posted a 1.71 trillion yen FY2025 trade deficit, exports up 4% on semiconductors, imports up 0.5%; U.S. energy exports rose, but auto and semiconductor equipment shipments to the U.S. fell due to tariffs.