Japan's industrial output declined in November at a time when US tariffs continued to weigh on manufacturing and concerns about a global economic slowdown intensified. According to government data released on Friday, industrial output fell 2.6%, reversing the 1.5% increase in October. The decline was greater than the 1.8% expected decline. After Tokyo and Washington reached a trade agreement earlier this year, many Japanese exports to the US are still subject to 15% tariffs. The focus of attention from the outside world remains whether these costs will erode Japanese companies' investment plans. However, according to Friday's data, the company expects output to pick up soon. It is expected to increase by 1.3% in December and a sharp increase of 8.0% in January.

Japan's industrial output declined in November at a time when US tariffs continued to weigh on manufacturing and concerns about a global economic slowdown intensified. According to government data released on Friday, industrial output fell 2.6%, reversing the 1.5% increase in October. The decline was greater than the 1.8% expected decline. After Tokyo and Washington reached a trade agreement earlier this year, many Japanese exports to the US are still subject to 15% tariffs. The focus of attention from the outside world remains whether these costs will erode Japanese companies' investment plans. However, according to Friday's data, the company expects output to pick up soon. It is expected to increase by 1.3% in December and a sharp increase of 8.0% in January.