Japan’s Upper House Upset!

Japan’s Upper House Upset!

Japan’s ruling coalition lost control of the upper house on July 20th, strengthening the opposition and putting PM Ishiba under pressure before looming US tariff talks. Political shifts don’t stay local, they ripple across economies.

#Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the #upperhouse on July 20, delivering a major blow to #PrimeMinister #ShigeruIshiba. The surprising #election result comes just ahead of high-stakes #tradenegotiations with the #US, raising questions about #politicalstability and #economicpolicy shifts. The #opposition gained momentum over #publicfrustration with #inflation and #defense spending.

Source (single line): Reuters – July 20–21, 2025

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