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Japan’s Exports Decline for First Time in Eight Months Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

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June 18, 2025
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  • Japan’s exports fell 1.7% in May 2025, marking the first decline in eight months, driven by an 11.1% drop in shipments to the U.S.
  • Weakness in U.S.-bound exports of cars, auto parts, and chip-making machinery contributed to the decline, with Japanese automakers cutting prices to offset tariff costs.
  • Economists warn that U.S. tariffs could hurt corporate profits, wage growth, and the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ability to raise interest rates.
  • Japan’s trade surplus with the U.S. shrank 4.7%, and ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations remain unresolved.

What Happened?

Japan’s exports fell 1.7% in May, the first year-on-year decline since September 2024, as U.S. tariffs weighed on key industries like automobiles and chip-making machinery. Exports to the U.S. dropped 11.1%, with Japanese automakers cutting prices to absorb tariff costs, further eroding export values.

The decline in exports comes as Japan’s central bank, the BOJ, kept its policy rate unchanged amid trade uncertainty. Economists caution that higher tariffs could undermine corporate profits and wage growth, complicating the BOJ’s efforts to achieve stable inflation and wage increases.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with President Trump at the G-7 summit to discuss trade, but no agreement was reached. Japan continues to seek exemptions from higher U.S. tariffs, which have already impacted 20% of Japan’s exports.


Why It Matters?

The drop in exports highlights the vulnerability of Japan’s economy to U.S. trade policies, particularly in sectors like automobiles that are deeply integrated into global supply chains. Tariffs not only hurt corporate profits but also threaten Japan’s wage growth momentum, a key pillar of the BOJ’s inflation strategy.

If Japan fails to secure tariff exemptions, the economic fallout could delay or derail the BOJ’s plans to raise interest rates later this year. Conversely, a resolution that limits tariff increases could create room for a modest rate hike, signaling economic resilience.

The broader implications extend beyond Japan, as trade policy uncertainty disrupts global supply chains and poses risks to global economic growth.


What’s Next?

Japan and the U.S. will continue trade negotiations at the ministerial level, with Japan seeking to avoid additional tariffs and maintain the current 10% baseline duty. The outcome of these talks will be critical for Japan’s export-dependent economy and the BOJ’s monetary policy decisions.

Economists are closely watching for signs of recovery in core machinery orders, which fell 9.1% in April, as an indicator of business sentiment and investment. Any progress in trade talks could provide a boost to Japan’s manufacturing sector and overall economic outlook.

However, even if a deal is reached, a full return to pre-Trump trade terms is unlikely, leaving Japan’s manufacturers exposed to ongoing trade policy risks.

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