Japan’s Exports Fall for Fifth Month

Japan’s Exports Fall for Fifth Month

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The video discusses Japan's trade balance amidst an escalating trade war, highlighting a decline in export orders and a rise in imports. It examines the impact of tariffs on Japan's supply chain and the trade balance, which has worsened. The video also covers machine orders, showing improvement on a monthly basis but still negative year over year. The discussion extends to the potential effects of a consumption tax hike and the positive GDP growth in the first quarter, considering the broader economic implications and future outlook.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trend in Japan's export orders for the fifth consecutive month?

They decreased by 2.4%

They remained unchanged

They increased by 2.4%

They increased by 6.4%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Japan's imports change compared to the previous month?

They decreased by 6.4%

They remained the same

They increased by 6.4%

They decreased by 1.2%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the change in Japan's core machine orders on a monthly basis?

They increased by 3.8%

They decreased by 3.8%

They increased by 1.8%

They remained unchanged

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the potential economic challenges Japan faces in the near future?

A decrease in GDP

A decrease in import demand

An increase in export orders

The upcoming consumption tax hike

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the GDP outcome for Japan in the first quarter?

It decreased significantly

It was negative

It was positive

It remained unchanged