Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month Japan’s July trade deficit widens to ¥634.5B as record imports outpace exports Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight monthS1

• Japan’s July trade deficit widens to ¥634.5B as record imports outpace exportsS2