Published Jul 29, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 2 sources
Japan’s Takaichi Calls for Food Sales Tax Cut to 1%, NHK Says
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to temporarily cut the sales tax on food and soft drinks to 1% from April next year, national broadcaster NHK reported Thursday, in a sign the premier is moving ahead with a key pledge after months of political deadlock.