Japan's exports to the U.S. dropped 1.8% in April from a year earlier, reflecting weaker demand for cars and machinery including chip-making machines. Read more:

Japan's export growth slowed in April, weighed by a decline in shipments to the U.S. as businesses in the world's fourth-largest economy braced for the hit to a fragile economic recovery from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Japans export growth slowed in April, highlighting rising pressure from U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Total exports grew 2% year-on-year, down from 4% in March, according to the Ministry of Finance.