Economic Buzz: Japan?s trade balance narrows as imports surge on strong domestic demand

Japan?s trade surplus fell sharply to JPY 57.3 billion in February 2026 from JPY 559.2 billion a year ago. Exports rose a modest 4.2%, slowing significantly due to weaker demand from China and the U.S. Meanwhile, imports jumped 10.2%, driven by strong domestic demand following recent stimulus measures. The data signals cooling external demand but resilient internal consumption.

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