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.

Progress in relations between China and Japan could lose some steam if embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down following a crushing electoral loss. Ishiba, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will step down following his ruling coalition’s defeat in the Upper House election, with an official resignation announcement expected by the end of August. Ishiba had previously indicated that he would remain in office to complete critical trade negotiations with the U.

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As rumours swirl of Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation, a leadership contest now looms that risks tearing the Liberal Democratic Party apart.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on July 23 said there was no discussion about whether he would stay in office or resign during a meeting held t･･･