石破茂重申：在确保美国降低汽车关税后，继续担任首相

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed his intention to remain in power after successfully negotiating a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles, despite increasing calls for his resignation within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) [1][2] - A recent Nikkei survey indicated that out of 295 LDP lawmakers, 111 support an early leadership election, while 43 oppose it, leaving approximately 150 lawmakers undecided, which will ultimately determine Ishiba's political fate [1][3] - U.S. President Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs of up to 15% on most Japanese products, including automobiles and parts, as a result of a trade agreement reached after weeks of negotiations [2][3] Group 2 - Ishiba stated that the implementation of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement is "completely unrelated" to his decision to remain in office, dispelling speculation that he might use the trade success as a pretext for a graceful exit [2] - The upcoming vote on whether to hold an early leadership election will be crucial, as a majority of 342 lawmakers and local representatives agreeing to the election would trigger a new leadership contest before Ishiba's term ends [3][4] - Political newcomer and Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's stance is being closely watched, although he has refrained from indicating support for an early leadership election [4]