Japan’s exports to the United States are shrinking for the first time this year

Japanese export growth slowed for the second month in a row, Government data showed WednesdayWhile the country stands out under the leadership of US President Donald Trump.

Exports to the United States, the second largest trading partner in Japan, fell for the first time since December last year, decreased by 1.8 % from last year. The country’s exports to The United States increased 3.1 % In March.

The trade surplus in Japan with the United States has narrowed 780.6 billion yen ($ 5.4 billion) in April, compared to 846.9 billion yen in March, according to official figures.

In general, the growth of exports by 2 % was in line with the estimates of analysts made from Reuters, but slowed it since October last year and the worst offer since September when shipments decreased by 1.7 %.

The country’s imports of 2.2 % less than last year, less than 4.5 % decrease.

Japan transport equipment exports, including cars and parts, fell to the United States by 4.1 % by value from the previous year. Cars are the highest export of Japan to the United States, as they represent 28.3 % of all shipments in 2024, According to customs data.

Japan is shipped 25 % tax on carsand Steel and aluminum exports For the United States, the US ally is also subject to the 10 % basic definitions that Trump imposes on most commercial partners. Japanese goods also face a “mutual” tariff of 24 % that have been temporarily suspended.

On April 2, Trump imposed a “mutual” tariff on more than 180 countries, including Japan, only to suspend it after about a week for 90 days after market turmoil, and allow commercial partners to conclude deals with Washington during this period.

Expecting the central bank to pay the next interest rate to October when there is more certainty of the US tariff.

Government initial government data showed the real GDP in Japan by 0.7 % in the first quarter of this year.

“Flip-Flops” is risking the creation of economics, which harms growth: “manufacturers in Japan are at a difficult time.”

Even if Japan concluded a deal with the United States, “a complete return to pre -trump terms is not at the table,” said Angrik.

While Japan was the first to start bilateral trade talks with the United States, its negotiations appeared to have stopped. On Tuesday, the commercial negotiator in Japan, Riozi Akazawa, was reported to request the request of the country United States to raise definitions On Tokyo.

He said that Japan will not rush to conclude a commercial deal if this endangered the country’s interests.