Japan's trade surplus with US hit lowest since 2013
|Japan's trade surplus with the United States fell 17.3 percent year-on-year to JPY 340.7 billion - the lowest level since January 2013, according to Reuters News.
Japan's exports to the United States rose 5.8 percent year-on-year in May and imports jumped 19.9 percent year-on-year.
Despite Japan's falling trade surplus with the US, the Trump administration is unlikely to tone down criticism of Japanese trade policies.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.