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Japan DEBATE FULL: Party Leaders Clash Over Consumption Tax and Snap Election Plans | APT

2026-01-26 24 Dailymotion

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Japan’s ruling and opposition party leaders clashed over consumption tax policy and election strategy during a pre-campaign debate in Tokyo ahead of the February 8 general election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her proposal for a two-year exemption on food taxes, while opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda pushed for a zero tax rate. Funding, fiscal health, and rising living costs dominated the discussion.

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