RECENT TRENDS IN JAPAN-U.S.
ECONOMIC RELATIONS

Free market Forces Yield Balance of Trade Improvement

Manufactured products represent a steadily growing share

The share of manufactured products imported to Japan from the United States is rising steadily and has increased more than 20 points from the 1980 level of 44.1% to 66% during the first six months of 1995.

Manufactured Products 's Share of Imports to Japan from the United States

Trends in Japanese Imports of Major Products from the United States

Source: JETRO, Japanese Ministry of Finance Customs Clearance Statistics