Japan records 4.9 billion US dollar trade deficit in August due to weak yen
epa11611097 A container ship is unloaded of its cargo after berthing at a port in Tokyo, Japan, 18 September 2024. According to data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance, Japan?s trade balance showed a deficit of 695.3 billion yen (4.9 billion US dollars) in August. While exports reached a record high in August, imports also increased due to the weak yen, resulting in a deficit for the second consecutive month. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
