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With the tariff deal with the US paving the way for his possible departure, Japanese media said he is expected to soon announce plans to step down in August.
The ruling LDP and its junior partner Komeito both suffered significant losses amid widespread concerns over the rising cost of living and hostility to the political establishment as a whole.
The loss is another blow to the coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who could face calls from his party to step down
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Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition facing a possible defeat that could worsen the country's political instability.
Japan is in political flux after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition lost its upper house majority for the first time in decades. With rising inflation, internal party unrest, and looming US tariffs,
An emerging U.S.-Japanese trade deal could unlock major investment, avert a potential shock to the global economy and may deliver political wins for both U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical test in Sunday’s upper house election. A loss could deepen political instability as his government struggles with rising prices, U.S. tariffs and voter dissatisfaction.