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Japanese Firms Shift Focus to U.S. Amid China's Turmoil

1/18/2025

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Japanese companies are turning their gaze towards the U.S. market amid China's economic turmoil. Recent data reveals that sales in North America hit $94.2 billion from July to September. While this reflects a year-on-year decline, it's a notable 10% rise since 2019, highlighting both opportunity and vulnerability as they brace for changes in U.S. leadership.

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Japanese companies are turning their gaze towards the U.S. market amid China's economic turmoil. Recent data reveals that sales in North America hit $94.2 billion from July to September. While this reflects a year-on-year decline, it's a notable 10% rise since 2019, highlighting both opportunity and vulnerability as they brace for changes in U.S. leadership.