Japan has recorded a trade deficit of 2.76 trillion yen, or $18 billion, in January, as worries continue to grow about impending tariffs from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump

Japan’s trade deficit increased significantly to JPY 2,758.78 billion in January 2025 from JPY 1,766.54 billion in the same month a year earlier, exceeding market consensus for a gap of JPY 2,100 billion,

Japan logged a 2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion) trade deficit in January, weighed down by increased imports of electronics, while a

Japan posted a trade deficit in January as rising exports to the US were outweighed by record-high imports. The Finance Ministry says the shortfall exceeded 2.7 trillion yen, or more than 18 billion dollars. That's the first such deficit in two months and the third-largest on record for the month of January.

Japan’s exports rose at a faster clip in January as businesses ramped up orders just as US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of protectionist policies expected to take effect in coming months.

Japan's digital trade deficit is expected to reach ¥10 trillion in 2030, roughly equivalent to its crude oil imports in 2024.

Japan's exports rose for a fourth consecutive month in January led by auto shipments to the United States, but if U.S. President Donald Trump goes through with a plan to impose hefty car tariffs, a sharp drop-off is likely.

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlights efforts to balance trade with Japan by boosting exports. He calls for Japanese investment in green energy, semiconductors, and more, while highlighting the success of existing collaborations like Maruti.