Japan recorded a trade deficit in June, according to government data released yesterday, as the higher price of oil imports helped cause the second straight month of red ink.

Exports climbed 19.3%, while imports spiked 25.3% compared to June last year.

TOKYO, July 21 : Japanese exports rose 19.3 per cent year-on-year in June, up for a 10th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.The result compared…