社会｜内閣支持率が最低更新、20.9％に / Society | Cabinet approval rating hits a new low at 20.9%

Summary

According to a public opinion survey conducted by Jiji Press, the approval rating for the Ishiba Cabinet has dropped to 20.9%, a decrease of 2.2 points from the previous month.

This marks the lowest rating for the Cabinet since it was established, with two consecutive months of record lows. Additionally, regarding the tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States, more than half of the respondents expressed a lack of optimism, reflecting a general sense of unease about the Cabinet’s policies.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: It seems that the cabinet’s approval rating has dropped to 20.9% in a recent poll. That’s quite a significant number.
Chako: Wow! Is it really that low? I’m surprised!
Log: Plus, it looks like more than half of the people don’t have high hopes for the US-Japan tariff negotiations.
Chako: I wonder why no one is expecting much?
Navi: It seems that the lack of clarity in the US-Japan negotiations and dissatisfaction with past outcomes are influencing people’s opinions.
Chako: I see, so there’s that background to consider.
Log: A low approval rating for the cabinet likely indicates a strong sense of anxiety among the public.
Chako: The news is always filled with scary stories…

Admin’s Note

I believe that the Cabinet’s approval rating, which has fallen to 20.9%, reflects the public’s growing distrust in politics. Notably, there seems to be a lack of optimism regarding the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, highlighting the demand for greater transparency and effectiveness in policy-making. It is crucial to implement policies that reassure the public. We will be watching closely to see how the government responds moving forward.