Japan exports fall for 10th straight month in September

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports have fallen for a 10th straight month amid weak demand in China, South Korea and other Asian markets.
The data for September reported Monday showed a deepening impact from trade tensions between the U.S. and China and between Japan and neighboring South Korea.
The Finance Ministry said the trade deficit in September totaled $1.1 billion, a third consecutive month of red ink.
Exports fell 5.2% from the same month in 2018, with slower shipments of machinery