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World Service,21 Jul 2025,26 mins

Japan election: what will happen to trade deal with the US?

World Business Report

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Japan's ruling coalition has lost its majority in the country's upper house, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he has no plans to quit. How will it affect country's economy? More than 30 of Germany's largest companies are gathering in Berlin to boost investor confidence in Europe's top economy. And will NYC mayoral proposal reforms from Zohran Mamdani really work? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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