Political Setback For Japan’s PM Ishiba Amid Looming Tariff Talk

William Pesek, Columnist, Nikkei Asia

21-Jul-25 07:30

Political Setback For Japan’s PM Ishiba Amid Looming Tariff Talk

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Things are looking increasingly challenging for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s loss of control in the Upper House elections. William Pesek, columnist for Nikkei Asia, weighs in on the mounting pressures facing Japan, especially with the August 1 deadline for US tariff negotiations approaching.

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