Japan's Economy Shrinks for First Time in a Year
TOKYO—Japan's economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in a year, and faces a bumpy road ahead due to the impact of U.S. trade policy.
Japan's real gross domestic product decreased 0.2% in the January-March period from the previous quarter, preliminary government data showed Friday, putting the risk of a technical recession in play.
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