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Japan’s PM Ishiba denies plan to quit
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The embattled prime minister said he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with the United States and other pressing matters.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's political future hinges on tariff negotiations following a trade deal announced by Trump. Ishiba plans to assess the agreement's impact before deciding on his position, amid declining support and pressure from his party after recent electoral losses.
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