Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar

Japan recorded a $7 billion trade deficit last month, marking the country’s fourth consecutive month of trade shortfalls. The deficit was primarily driven by surging global oil prices, which significantly increased the total cost of imports.
Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring
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