As Trump concerns mount, Ishiba hears advice from across the aisle

As Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares for U.S.-led trade negotiations, his team has sought advice from opposition leaders on how to counter Trump's demands, including tariffs, emphasizing the need to either match them or avoid escalating tensions. With looming elections, opposition parties like the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People are urging caution ahead of a potential shift in power, while also stressing Japan’s commitment to multilateral trade agreements over bilateral ones to ensure global stability.