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Japan PM Ishiba says he’ll decide on resignation

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Denies Resignation Rumors Amid Political Challenges

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba refuted rumors about his resignation following a setback in the upper house election. With crucial trade talks with the U.S. in progress, he delayed any immediate decision.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Japan's PM Ishiba denies he has decided to quit

Shigeru Ishiba denied he had decided to quit after a source and media reports said he planned to announce his resignation to take responsibility for a bruising upper house election defeat.

MarketWatch on MSN · 2d

Japan PM Ishiba says he’ll decide on resignation after studying U.S. tariff deal

With the tariff deal with the U.S. paving the way for his possible departure, Japanese media said Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to soon announce plans to step down in August.

Trump's Japan trade deal explained

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Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement, despite media speculation and growing calls for him to resign after a historic defeat of his governing party.

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US-Japan Trade Deal Hinges on Fund That Remains a Puzzle

The US and Japan this week reached what President Donald Trump called the largest trade deal in history after Tokyo pledged to set up a $550 billion fund for investment into the US, details of which remain obscure.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Trump's Japan trade deal explained: What to know

Japan will invest $550 billion in the U.S. and allow the U.S. to tax Japanese goods sold in America at 15 percent.

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Political Turmoil in Japan: Ishiba Faces Leadership Challenges Post-Election

Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledges to stay in power amid internal party pressure following significant losses in the ...

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba dismisses reports that he will step down next month

Mr Ishiba has been under growing pressure to step down as his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition ...

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Editorial: LDP, Japan need new politics amid PM Ishiba's inevitable resignation

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation has become unavoidable. The ruling coalition has now suffered crushing defeats in ...

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Japan’s Youthquake Leaves a Political Muddle. Bonds Could Suffer.

Japanese bond markets, closed on July 21 for a holiday, could be an early casualty as younger voters demand cuts in taxes ...

Japan elections deepen political, market instability

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in his post after his ruling bloc was projected to lose its majority in ...

Young Voters Are Pulling Japan to the Right. But How Far?

Anti-establishment parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite struck a chord with working-age ...

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Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

FILE - Incumbent Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike celebrates after she was elected for Tokyo's gubernatorial election in Tokyo, Sunday, July 7, 2024. Multiple women competing for a top political office is ...

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