- Japan plans to temporarily cut the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years starting in April 2027.
- The policy is intended to ease household pressure from inflation.
- It has drawn controversy over how to cover an estimated 10 trillion yen revenue gap without issuing deficit bonds.
- Critics warn the cut could harm Japan’s fiscal health and reduce funding for social security.
Source: japantoday.com
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