Trade data for April 2024 from Japan shows a big rebound for imports. Paying for them with a weak yen has pushed the trade balance further into deficit for the month.
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Adjusted trade balance is -560.8bn yen.
Exports to:
- China +9.6% y/y
- US +8.8% y/y
- EU -2% y/y