Japan’s exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home. Globally, exports rose just 2% year-on-year,

Japan's exports to the US declined nearly 2% due to higher US tariffs, contributing to Japan's first trade deficit in three months. Overall exports saw a reduced increase, while imports from the US significantly dropped.

Exports to the U.S. dropped 1.8% in April from a year earlier, reflecting weaker demand for Japanese cars and other machinery.