Japan exports knocked by weak U.S. shipments, hurt economic recovery

Japan’s exports declined in August as shipments to the United States contracted, another sign the economy is struggling to rev up after a deep slump in April-June. A further period of lackluster exports and slack domestic demand could force the government and the Bank of Japan to find new ways to…

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Japan exports knocked by weak U.S. shipments, hurt economic recovery