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Takaichi Faces LDP Backlash Over Proposed Consumption Tax Cut on Food Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing growing dissent within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party over a proposed consumption tax …

Food self-sufficiency rate falls to 37.11% in FY2025, lowest since 1965 Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell provisionally to 37.11% in FY2025—its lowest since 1965—as rising rice prices cut domestic demand …

Government approves two-year 1% food consumption tax cut starting April 1, 2027 Government approves a two-year 1% food consumption tax cut from April 1, 2027; opposition, analysts raise doubts over …

Japan cabinet approves 1% consumption tax on food for two years starting April 2027 Japan’s cabinet approved a bill to cut the consumption tax on food to 1% from 8% …

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% for two years, Prime Minister Takaichi says Japan will cut consumption tax on food to 1% for two years, PM Takaichi …

Government Approves Food Consumption Tax Cut to 1% to Ease Household Burden Cabinet approves a food consumption tax cut from 8% to 1% on August 5, 2026, promising household savings …

Takaichi’s Consumption Tax Cut Plan to Cut Food Tax to 1% Stalls as LDP Delays Vote Government delays vote on proposed consumption tax cut after party members raise funding and …

Japan moves forward with consumption tax cut on food to 1% despite funding concerns Japan to cut consumption tax on food to a 1% levy in a $30bn package aimed …

Takaichi Orders Party Consensus on Food Consumption Tax 1% Plan, Leaving a ¥5 Trillion Hole and No Clear Funding Source Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Liberal Democratic Party executives on …