Japan’s exports tumble but trade deficit narrows
Christian Fernsby ▼ | July 20, 2020
Japan’s exports plunged 15.4% in the first half of 2020 from the same period last year, the largest drop in 10 years and the latest sign of economic disaster in this pandemic year, Kyodo News reported from Tokyo.Article continues below Topics: JAPAN ■ What to read next
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