Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but China and U.S. demand slumps

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Exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, fell 10.9%, while shipments to the U.S dropped 8%.

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Original article published by CNBC on March 18, 2026.
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