The head of the global trade watchdog says global free trade is facing a “crisis” as U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts ...

The approval rating of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet has slipped, and more than half of voters want an administration led by parties other than the Liberal Democratic Party ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reiterated his call to eliminate all tariffs in ongoing trade negotiations with ...

Opposition and some ruling party lawmakers have called on the government to cut Japan's consumption tax rate, set at 10% ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba defended his top trade negotiator who has come under attack for appearing submissive to U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House.

Ryosei Akazawa, a close ally of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, departed for the United States on April 16 for crucial discussions with U.S. officials about reciprocal and other tariffs imposed by ...

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his country and the Philippines would start talks on two proposed defense pacts to further boost their security ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit the Philippines next week, officials said Wednesday, as part of Tokyo’s summit diplomacy to maintain a ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday Tokyo has no plan to terminate a trade deal struck with the U.S. in ...

Japan will emphasize “fairness” in any discussions with the U.S. on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade talks grab global attention in President ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Rengo President Tomoko Yoshino discussed measures to counter not only inflation but also the impact of Trump’s tariffs at the prime minister’s office on April 14.