Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Japanese PM Ishiba Plans to Resign After Election Setback
Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, might quit soon because his political party lost a big election.
He might step down this month or next.
This decision comes after the US and Japan made a trade agreement.
People are wondering who will be the next leader now.
Ishiba's popularity is very low after the election.
The value of the yen changed a little bit when people heard about the possible resignation.
A new leader from the Liberal Democratic Party could be chosen in September.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly set to resign, possibly this month.
The announcement follows a historic setback for Ishiba's ruling coalition in the recent upper house election.
A trade deal with the US, reducing car and other levies, may have cleared the path for his resignation.
The yen weakened against the dollar after initial reports but later recovered some losses.
A new Liberal Democratic Party leader could be elected around September if Ishiba steps down.
- Who
- Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan.
- What
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to resign.
- When
- Reportedly, Ishiba will announce his resignation this month or next.
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- Following a poor showing in recent elections and the completion of trade talks.
- Prime Minister
- Shigeru Ishiba
- Reported Resignation Timing
- This month or next
- Election Setback
- Upper house election
- Trade Deal
- US and Japan
- Approval Rating
- Slightly above 20%
- Next Leader Election
- Likely in September