How the Weak Yen Is Reshaping US Auto Imports

In Episode 119 of The Trade Deficit Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how Japan's persistently weak yen is driving a surge in US auto imports. With the yen at 162 to the dollar, Japanese automakers are exporting cars to the US at record margins, contributing to a widening trade deficit. The hosts break down the numbers: US auto imports from Japan are up 14% year-over-year, while the overall trade deficit hit $77.6 billion in May. They also discuss how this currency imbalance is forcing US manufacturers to rethink supply chains and whether the trend is sustainable. Along the way, they explain how the ad-free listener-supported model keeps the show independent. #TradeDeficit #WeakYen #USAutoImports #JapaneseAutomakers #CurrencyImbalance #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #Imports #Exports #BalanceOfPayments #YenDollar #AutoIndustry #TradeWar #GlobalTrade Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo