The Japanese economy faces strong impediments, starting with the trade war between Washington and Beijing, which eventually affects Tokyo's export industry, but also the impact of typhoon Trami, which caused further disruption of production and distribution channels in the western area and thus caused the shutdown of Osaka International Airport - and an earthquake hit the Northern Island Hokkaido during the same period.
Down -1.20% ($60 billion) from the prior month's 6.60% numbers, Japanese exports are facing a sharp drop in September amid a massive drop in electronics, largely explained by the stall in Osaka Prefecture, which remains a key region for electrical machinery production and export.
Accordingly, the impact of the US-China trade war is felt when looking at Japanese exports numbers. Products destined for China or the US have dropped in volume by 1.70% and 0.20%, respectively. Although this remains the first decline with regard to China since February (due to the Chinese New Year), the decline in steel is facing a sharp drop since H2 (-19.50%), as the introduction of US tariffs on steel and aluminium in March is continues to weigh on the economy.
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By Vincent Mivelaz