- Japan’s 10% consumption tax may be lowered, becoming a major issue in the upcoming lower house election.
- Both ruling and opposition parties are considering including tax reduction in their campaign pledges.
- The ruling LDP is discussing a proposal to temporarily make food tax-free.
Source: asia.nikkei.com
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