Japan’s Economy Shrinks Amid U.S. Tariffs and Policy Uncertainty — What This Means for America

Japan's economy contracted at an annualized rate of 2.3% in the July-September period, a steeper decline than previously reported, according to revised government figures released Monday. This downward revision exposes the tangible fallout from U.S. trade policies under President Trump—specifically tariffs that have hit Japanese exports hard—and serves as a cautionary tale about the delicate balance of protecting American sovereignty while maintaining strong alliances. The sharp drop—equivalent to a 0.6% quarterly fall in GDP—reflects how interconnected global trade is and how American actions reverberate beyond our borders. Exports from Japan dropped 1.2%, underscoring how Washington's tariffs disrupt supply chains and...