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Japan's Exports Rise Amid Trade Talks with U.S.

10/24/2025

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Japan's exports increased by 4.2% in September 2021, the first rise in five months, driven by a 5.8% increase in shipments to China.
Exports to the U.S. fell by 13.3%, with auto shipments declining by 24.2%, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
Imports rose by 3.3% during the same period.
The data coincided with the election of Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who supports looser monetary policy.
The U.S. and Japan plan to discuss a $550 billion investment mechanism to improve trade relations, which may involve tariff implications.

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Story summary

Japan's exports increased by 4.2% in September 2021, the first rise in five months, driven by a 5.8% increase in shipments to China.
Exports to the U.S. fell by 13.3%, with auto shipments declining by 24.2%, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
Imports rose by 3.3% during the same period.
The data coincided with the election of Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who supports looser monetary policy.
The U.S. and Japan plan to discuss a $550 billion investment mechanism to improve trade relations, which may involve tariff implications.