Takaichi Says to Aim for Zero Consumption Tax on Food within FY '26

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : The centrists' policy pledges feature the achievement of a permanent zero tax rate on food products.
52% : The LDP included in its policy pledges for the Feb. 8 election for the all-important lower chamber of Japan's parliament a commitment to accelerate discussions on reducing the 8 pct consumption tax rate to zero for food items for two years.
50% : Tokyo, Jan. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, also president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said Sunday that she will aim for realizing a zero consumption tax rate on food items within fiscal 2026, which starts in April.
50% : On the debate program, Yoshihiko Noda, co-chief of the newly formed Centrist Reform Alliance, advocated for the implementation of the zero consumption tax starting this autumn.
48% : Takaichi said that "the substances of each party's proposals differ" regarding the zero consumption tax on food, emphasizing the need to swiftly design the taxation system.
42% : She made the remark during discussions on the proposed tax cut, a key issue in the upcoming House of Representatives election, on a television debate program with the leaders of other parties.

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