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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