Japan has experienced a trade deficit for five consecutive years
As reported by Kyodo News on April 22: According to the "2025 Trade Statistics (Preliminary Report, based on customs data)" released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on the 22nd, after offsetting imports and exports, the trade balance stood at negative 1.7145 trillion yen (approximately 73.7 billion RMB). The trade deficit has now persisted for five years.
Owing to the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, exports to the United States declined by 6.6% compared to the previous year.
Total export value increased by 4.0%, reaching 11.32423 trillion yen (approximately 4.9 trillion RMB). Exports of electronic components such as semiconductors rose.
On the other hand, imports also grew by 0.5%, reaching 11.49568 trillion yen. Imports of non-ferrous metals increased.
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