Food consumption tax cut plans have parties crunching the numbers on reducing the rate to 0% from 8% without having to issue many or any bonds. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/28/economy/consumption-tax-cut-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #consumptiontax #ldp #sanaetakaiachi #lowerhouse #2026lowerhouseelection #taxes