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 Liberal Democratic Party, which Prime Minister Ishiba leads, secured 47 seats in parliament, short of the 50 it needs for a majority.

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.

The LDP could still stay in power with the support of smaller parties, given that it is still the largest single party.

Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Saturday he planned to visit Washington next week to hold further ministerial-level talks with the U.S.

For Americans who were awaiting the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the delay of U.S. pre-orders for the gaming console this April was one indication of what’s to come.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will continue in office despite his party's election loss. He emphasised preventing a political vacuum and addressing issues like rising living costs, while planning to negotiate with the US on tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline.

A mutually beneficial U.S.-Japan tariff agreement is still possible, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.