31-07-2025
Japan's Factory Output Rises in Show of Resilience Amid Tariffs
Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in June, showing resilience even as US tariffs weigh on the nation's exports.
Industrial production gained 1.7% from the previous month, the Industry Ministry reported Thursday. Output of transport equipment excluding cars and electronic parts and devices drove the gains. Economists had expected a 0.8% loss. Output increased 4% from a year earlier, topping expectations of a 1.3% gain.
