US-China trade tensions mean cheaper onions, garlic for Japan
MAO KATO
August 12, 2025 06:55 JST
TOKYO -- Japanese restaurants are capitalizing on falling prices for produce from China, such as garlic and onions, as trade friction with the U.S. leaves Chinese growers with excess supply.
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