Trump has sent letters to leaders of dozens of countries outlining the tariff levels set to begin on Aug. 1. In recent months, Trump has rolled back some of his steepest tariffs, meaning delays could be possible in the case of the Aug. 1 deadline. The Trump administration appears to have stood largely behind the deadline in recent days, however.

Japan’s ruling party faces major setbacks as Trump’s tariff deadline approaches, threatening the economy and trade relations. Learn what’s next for Japan amid rising tensions.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who faced a major defeat in a key election for the smaller of Japan’s two-chamber parliament, said Monday he will stay on to tackle challenges such as rising pr...

The coalition is now a minority in both houses of the Diet, or parliament, though the LDP is still the leading party.