Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing growing opposition from within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) when he announced that he would continue to take power in the context of the failed ruling coalition in the Senate election on July 20.
On the evening of July 22, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed to close associates that he would explain how to take responsibility for the defeat in the Senate election after reaching a solution for Japan's trade negotiations with the US.
In a post on Truth Social on July 23, US President Donald Trump said that he had just completed a major deal with Japan, including a 550 billion USD investment in the US.
Speaking after Mr Trump's post, Mr. Ishiba expressed his willingness to meet or talk by phone with Mr. Trump after the head of the Japanese negotiation delegation Ryosei Akazawa - who is in Washington for trade negotiations, reported in detail.
"I can't say anything until I carefully consider the outcome of the deal," Ishiba said when asked how the deal with Washington could affect his resignation decision.
Explaining the decision to continue in office, Mr. Ishiba emphasized the need to avoid creating a political space as Japan is facing challenges, including trade negotiations with the US, which will have a huge impact on the economy that depends on exports.
"I will continue to be in charge and do everything I can to outline a roadmap to address these challenges," Ishiba said at a press conference on July 21.
Ishiba is expected to meet key figures of the ruling party of Japan late on July 23 to discuss the election results.
