Japan's Exports Expand in October; Potential Trump Tariffs Dim Outlook

JAPAN - TOKYO. Japan's exports rebounded in October, led by a pickup in chip equipment demand in China, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that solid global demand was underpinning the country's still fragile economic recovery.

The data comes as Japanese businesses are weighing the impact of new and potentially hefty tariffs promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that could upend international trade.