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Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in July as Imports Outpace Exports
Japan recorded a trade deficit of ¥634.5 billion in July, as a significant increase in imports, particularly of energy and raw materials, outpaced the growth in exports. Despite the deficit, exports continued their eleventh consecutive month of growth, driven by strong demand for cars and semiconductors.
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cnbcMostly Factual8d ago
Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments
Exports growth accelerated for a fifth straight month coming in at 23.2%. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated growth at 19.9%.
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Japan exports grew for 11th consecutive month in July on cars and chips
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Japan logs 634.5 billion yen trade deficit in July
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan logged a trade deficit of 634.5 billion yen ($4 billion) in July, government data showed Thursday.Exports rose 23.2 percent and
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