HomeHeadlinesJapan's PM Takaichi says would like to achieve two-year suspension of 8% tax on food at the earliest date possible and submit relevant legislation in the fiscal 2026 diet.JANUARY 26, 2026 AT 04:35 AMJapan's PM Takaichi says would like to achieve two-year suspension of 8% tax on food at the earliest date possible and submit relevant legislation in the fiscal 2026 diet.ByNewsquawk StaffImportanceLevel 1#ECONOMIC COMMENTARY#ASIAN SESSION
JANUARY 26, 2026 AT 04:35 AMJapan's PM Takaichi says would like to achieve two-year suspension of 8% tax on food at the earliest date possible and submit relevant legislation in the fiscal 2026 diet.ByNewsquawk StaffImportanceLevel 1#ECONOMIC COMMENTARY#ASIAN SESSION