Japan's Ruling Party Advances Proposal to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1%
The Liberal Democratic Party moves forward with a plan to reduce the food tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April, amid rising food prices and funding uncertainties.
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The Liberal Democratic Party moves forward with a plan to reduce the food tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April, amid rising food prices and funding uncertainties.
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