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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-US tariff agreement, despite media speculation and growing calls for him to resign after the historic defeat of his governing party.
The embattled prime minister said he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with the United States and other pressing matters.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's political future hinges on tariff negotiations following a trade deal announced by Trump. Ishiba plans to assess the agreement's impact before deciding on his position, amid declining support and pressure from his party after recent electoral losses.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to resign amid growing opposition within his party following a heavy defeat in the upper house election. Ishiba faces pressure to take responsibility for the loss while balancing delicate trade negotiations with the U.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to resign by the end of August after his ruling coalition experienced a significant setback in the recent upper house election. The coalition, comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito,
As rumours swirl of Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation, a leadership contest now looms that risks tearing the Liberal Democratic Party apart.