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The president announced the trade framework – in what he said was ‘perhaps the largest Deal ever made’ – in a Truth Social post Tuesday

Japan’s ruling coalition suffered the widely expected loss of its majority in the July 20 election, as young voters shifted to the populist right. As a result, Shigeru Ishiba’s prime ministership now hangs in the balance.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States had agreed to a "massive" trade deal with Japan that would include a 15 percent tariff on its exports.

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to correct an error in the previously stated date and the headline.

US president says Japanese exports will be subject to a 15 percent tariff under the trade agreement.

Tokyo’s failure to secure a US deal sooner had caused political unease and economic uncertainty in Japan

Rachida Dati denies lobbying for Renault-Nissan carmaker

Nissan’s situation is dire, and its new CEO is implementing drastic measures to turn around the company’s fortunes. Last week, the automaker announced it would close its Oppama Plant in Japan by March 2028. It’s one of seven Nissan plants to close, and the other six could include two factories…

The 74-year-old is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society