TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data released Friday.

Exports to the U.S. dipped 3.1%, marking the seventh straight month of on-year declines, Finance Ministry data showed.

Worries remain about the possible negative impact from U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan in July, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.

That’s lower than the 25% rate Trump initially said would kick in starting in August. Previously, tariffs on most goods stood at 2.5%.

Soybean imports from around the world surged 37.3% from a year ago, while those in iron and steel products dipped 17.1%.

Imports from the U.S. jumped 20.9% in October from the previ

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