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Japan Aims to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1% From April 2027

WSJ Economy July 30, 2026 · 10:28 am Read Original
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Japan Aims to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1% From April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to cut the sales tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years beginning in April 2027.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Jul 30, 2026 · 10:28 am
Article ID l52tzfo
Original URL Open source
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