EAug 20, 2026, 12:59 PM UTCon-chain

Japan 🇯🇵

Japan's import bill hit all-time high of $76.39 billion in July, up 27.8% year-over-year.

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How do they pay for it? I really need to learn more about global economics.

In short, they can’t. Even with record-breaking exports to the US and China, high energy costs are fueling inflation and disrupting the economy.