11.   A slowdown in Asia could be bad news for Japan if it means less demand for Japanese goods from the region.

12.   A weak yen makes Japanese goods cheaper abroad and that widens the U.S. trade deficit with Japan.

13.   A weak yen generally makes Japanese goods less costly in North America.

14.   A weaker yen means dollar profits are more valuable when brought home, and makes Japanese goods more competitive abroad.

15.   A weaker yen means that Japanese goods will sell here cheaper than now.

16.   A weak yen makes Japanese goods cheaper in the U.S. and U.S.-made goods more expensive in Japan.

17.   A weaker yen helps exporters by making Japanese goods cheaper abroad.

18.   A weaker yen makes Japanese goods more affordable overseas.

19.   According to the Beijing Evening News, a market research survey found the recent incidents have shaken consumer confidence in Japanese goods.

20.   But the formal announcement may be delayed for several days, while officials refine a draft list of Japanese goods that would be subject to the heavy tax.