Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Plans Consumption Tax Cut Amid Falling Approval Ratings
Takaichi aims to boost support with tax legislation as bond markets react to concerns over fiscal expansion and rising interest rates.
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Takaichi aims to boost support with tax legislation as bond markets react to concerns over fiscal expansion and rising interest rates.
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Support for Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet falls below 60% for the first time since her October 2025 inauguration, with disapproval among independents exceeding 50%.
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