https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74354 Japan recorded its highest July import and export values since comparable statistics began, but continued to experience a trade deficit as rising energy costs increased import expenditure. Higher crude oil prices and disruption to Middle East supply routes affected an economy reliant on imported oil, while a weak yen raised the cost of fuel, food and raw materials. Strong automobile, semiconductor and electronics exports benefited from currency weakness, which also increased the yen value of overseas earnings. en-us Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:46:03 +0530 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74354 Japan recorded its highest July import and export values since comparable statistics began, but continued to experience a trade deficit as rising energy costs increased import expenditure. Higher crude oil prices and disruption to Middle East supply routes affected an economy reliant on imported oil, while a weak yen raised the cost of fuel, food and raw materials. Strong automobile, semiconductor and electronics exports benefited from currency weakness, which also increased the yen value of overseas earnings. News - Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74354