Japan reported a record trade surplus for 1984.
The $34-billion surplus included $33.11 billion with the United States, the Finance Ministry reported. Exports rose 15.8% from 1983, when the previous record surplus of $20.53 billion was posted, while imports climbed 8%, according to preliminary figures. Sharp growth was seen in exports of communications equipment, semiconductors, business machinery, autos and videocassette recorders.
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