Japan’s Trade Deficit Widens on Drop in Car Exports, Oil Imports

Japan Slumps Into a Larger-Than-Expected Deficit

Japan posted a bigger-than-forecast trade deficit in January as auto exports declined and energy import costs enlargened.

Economists cautioned against reading the single month’s figures negatively, noting that global request should support Japanese exports this year. Continue reading Japan s Trade Deficit Widens on Drop in Car Exports, Oil Imports