Japan faces gap in economic policy, diplomacy during leadership reset

Work to combat inflation and tariffs likely on hold until new government forms

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves unfinished work on the economy and foreign policy. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA

TOKYO -- Choosing a new prime minister in Japan is expected to take nearly a month, raising the risk of inaction during a busy season for policymaking.

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