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Bloomberg
04-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japan's Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the US on a trade deal as a deadline looms for a 24% across-the-board tariff to take force. 'The talks are steadily but undoubtedly moving forward. There are a wide range of areas including non-tariff barriers that are being covered, but the talks on each of these points are progressing, step by step,' he said in a televised interview Thursday evening.
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Minority government of Japan PM faces tough test in upper house election; AP explains
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's goal is a simple majority. Half of the 248 seats for six-year terms in the upper house are being decided, and the LDP and its junior coalition partner Komeito would need to win 50 combined. That's on top of their 75 seats that are not being contested in this election. That would be a retreat from their current number of 141 seats, but Ishiba has told reporters his goal is one that must be achieved.
Al Arabiya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Japan PM says determined to protect national interests amid tariff stalemate
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he was determined to protect his country's national interests as trade negotiations with the US struggled and President Donald Trump threatened even higher tariff rates on the Asian ally. 'Japan is different from other countries as we are the largest investor in the United States, creating jobs,' Ishiba said in a public debate with opposition party leaders. 'With our basic focus being on investment rather than tariffs, we'll continue to protect our national interest,' he said. Trump on Tuesday cast doubt on a possible deal with Japan, indicating that he could impose a tariff of 30 percent or 35 percent on imports from Japan—well above the 24 percent rate he announced on April 2 and then paused until July 9. Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi reported on Wednesday that Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa was organizing his eighth visit to the United States for trade talks as early as this weekend.
NHK
01-07-2025
- Business
- NHK
Japan eyes reform of rice policy to expand production
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says more needs to be done to ensure price stability in the rice market. He says that includes boosting production in a way that benefits both consumers and farmers. Ishiba convened a meeting of relevant ministers on Tuesday to discuss the government's efforts to achieve that goal. He said the release of national rice reserves and other measures are steadily producing results, noting that prices have come down to the government's target range. Going forward, Ishiba said ministers should ramp up efforts on long-term solutions. He said: "We aim to increase production starting from this year. We will change our rice policy to ensure stable supply for consumers and sufficient income for farmers so they can work without worrying." Ishiba also vowed to find out what caused the price of rice to surge. He said that will include a probe of the distribution system. The latest nationwide survey released by the agriculture ministry on Monday shows the price of rice at supermarkets falling for a fifth straight week, hitting a four-month low. But, that was still about 70 percent higher from a year earlier.
NHK
22-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
PM Ishiba instructs ministries to secure safety of Japanese citizens in Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has instructed relevant ministries to take all possible measures to secure the safety of Japanese nationals in Iran. Senior officials of the defense, foreign and other ministries briefed Ishiba on Sunday on the US attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran. The prime minister told them to work closely with the nations concerned to collect information and take all possible measures to secure the safety of Japanese citizens. Ishiba told reporters that it is of the utmost importance to calm the situation soon, adding that Iran's nuclear weapons program must be blocked. He said he is closely monitoring developments with grave interest.
