Too soon to write off Japan as an export powerhouse

The swing in Japan’s trade balance from large surpluses to large deficits is back in the news after the March data (released yesterday) confirmed a record shortfall in the fiscal year just ended. Fortunately, the outlook for Japan’s external sector is not as bad as some of the headlines might suggest. 

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