Takaichi to hold 6 p.m. news conference on food tax cuts

2026-07-27

Policy to be outlined at news conference

The government said on the 27th that it will hold a news conference by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Prime Minister's Office from 6 p.m. the same day. Following the closing of the extraordinary Diet session on the 25th, she is expected to explain the direction of her administration.

Final decision on consumption tax cut

Issues including a consumption tax cut on food items have continued to be discussed at working-level meetings of the bipartisan 'National Conference'. However, the gap between the ruling and opposition parties has still not been bridged, and the prime minister is expected to make the final decision.

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