As Japan’s ‘weak’ PM faces the Trump test, can Ishiba hold the line?

As Japan’s ‘weak’ PM faces the Trump test, can Ishiba hold the line?

[South China Morning Post] - 02/5/2025

Armed with promises to buy US weapons and energy, Shigeru Ishiba hopes to stave off tariffs – but Trump is expected to push for more.



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