Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly planning to resign by August after facing mounting pressure from his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following a bruising election defeat. 📉 The LDP’s poor performance in the recent House of Councillors election sparked internal criticism, with party leaders urging Ishiba to take responsibility.
💼 Ishiba, who initially vowed to stay on, is now negotiating his exit with senior LDP figures. The timing remains unclear, but sources say the political drama could wrap up faster than a Netflix season finale. 🍿
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped a trade deal bombshell on social media, announcing a new 15% tariff on imports from Japan. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 When asked how this impacts his future, Ishiba played it cool: “I need to review the agreement first.” 🕶️
Analysts say the leadership vacuum could shake up Japan’s economic policies and cross-Pacific relations. Stay tuned for updates! 🔍
