外媒：日本GDP六个季度以来首次负增长

Group 1 - Japan's economy contracted by an annualized rate of 1.8% in the third quarter, marking the first negative growth in six quarters [1] - The quarterly GDP decreased by 0.4%, indicating a significant downturn influenced by external factors such as U.S. tariffs [1] - Exports fell sharply by 1.2% compared to the previous quarter, with some companies having accelerated exports earlier to avoid impending tariffs [3] Group 2 - The reliance on exports, particularly from automotive manufacturers like Toyota, has made Japan's economy vulnerable to tariff impacts, despite some production being shifted overseas [3] - Imports saw a slight decline of 0.1% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, reflecting broader economic challenges [3]