The decrease in exports was a reversal of the 0.5% rise expected by economists polled by Reuters, and comes amid a lack of a breakthrough in trade talks with the U.S.

Japan's exports fell for a second straight month in June, data showed on Thursday, underscoring the mounting strain that sweeping U.S. tariffs are placing on the country's fragile economy.

(Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is arranging to meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo on Friday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Tuesday, ahead of an August 1 deadline to strike a trade deal with the United States.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo on Friday, aiming to finalize a trade deal before new tariffs take effect on August 1, the Yomiuri newspaper

Chairman Sudhir Sekhri said that numbers of meetings were held between companies of the two countries in the apparel sector to explore business opportunities.

USD/JPY and AUD/USD move on trade talk progress, US PPI data, and Aussie housing trends. Policy paths in Japan, US, and Australia remain in sharp focus.

By Kentaro Okasaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) is adjusting its U.S. services and is prepared to reroute more ships away to other regions as it braces for potentially higher U.

Japanese firms show keen interest in investing in India's textile sector, aiming to increase collaboration and capitalize on the growing market. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) highlights the significant opportunities for both nations.