Despite US tariffs and resignation of the Prime Minister, Japan’s Q2 GDP growth remains steady at 2.2%.

Japan experienced a more robust economic growth in the opening quarter of the fiscal year compared to preliminary assessments. This news emerged shortly after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba declared his resignation, a closely-anticipated decision coming on the heels of his party’s loss in the summer elections.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/08/japan-confirms-q2-gdp-to-be-22-despite-us-tariffs-hours-after-pm-resigns