Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs drove Japanese companies to ramp up shipments while sparking concerns about the outlook of the country's export-reliant economy.

Japan’s exports rose at a slower pace as the first salvo of Donald Trump’s tariff campaign started disrupting commerce with the introduction of a high levy on steel and aluminum.

Japans exports climbed for the sixth consecutive month in March, driven by a surge in car and electronic component shipments amid escalating U.S. tariff threats. According to Japans Ministry of Finance,