Japan's money went down a little in three months. This is because of trade problems with the U.S.

Japan's money is less in January to March. It is smaller than before. The government says so.

Sales to other countries went down a little. People spent the same amount of money. Companies invested a bit more money.

Trump's rules may be bad for big shops in Japan, like car shops. They sell cars from Japan, Mexico, and Canada. It is hard to know what to do because Trump changes his mind.

A big company says car makers may lose money. This is because making cars costs more in some places.

Companies can have problems. This is because of money and shopping in the world.

Japan has money problems. Old people and not many babies make it hard.

The Bank of Japan is a bank. The bank is now raising rates. Prices are going up.

The news says the economy is not strong. So, the bank may not raise rates.

Some people say: "Cut tax!" The tax is now 10%. It is like a shop tax. This can help people who have problems.

But Shigeru Ishiba has not said yes. Japan does not have much money now.

The money in the country got a bit bigger in 2024.