Japan Posts June Trade Deficit 406.9B Yen

Japan posted a June 2026 trade deficit of about 406.9 billion yen, the second consecutive shortfall as imports surged 25.4% and exports rose 19.3%, underscoring the impact of a weaker yen and higher oil costs on trade. The result surpassed forecasts for a 120 billion yen deficit and reflects robust import demand alongside resilient export activity, including semiconductors, amid ongoing global pressures.