Japan's minority government faces election snub as economic storm brews

Japan election: What PM Ishiba’s exit would mean amid US tariffs and rising prices

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a difficult test in Sunday’s upper house election. A defeat could worsen political uncertainty, as the country faces multiple challenges. Apart from food shortages and a surge in rice prices, Ishiba is also under pressure from US President Donald Trump over trade demands. Frustrated with the government’s handling of these issues, many voters are now turning to emerging populist parties

A loss for Ishiba could worsen political instability in the face of U.S. tariffs and rising prices

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as…

Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration

Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan’s electorate.

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba faces uphill battle in upper house election amid rising prices and U.S. tariffs

Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba faces uphill battle in election amid rising prices, high tariffs, and xenophobic rhetoric from emerging populist parties.

Rising Prices, Rice Crisis, Tariffs: Threaten Japan's Coalition Ahead Of Vote

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday's upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as rising prices and high US tariffs.

Japan's minority government facing election snub

As Japan heads to the polls, its government is facing a battle to retain power, with a far-right...