Japan’s exports sustained their steepest drop in more than four years as US tariffs continued to weigh on global commerce, clouding the outlook for economic growth at a time when personal spending remains unsteady.

Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported.

Japan's export-reliant economy is facing mounting challenges as its shipments to the US have reportedly declined for the fourth consecutive month, marking a noteworthy downturn in its trade performance.