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Part of situation: Japanese economic stimulus via gift certificates (3 clusters)

Japan Prime Minister considers food industry support amid tax debates

consumption tax reduction food industry support premium gift certificates Go To Eat Japanese politics

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering support measures for the food service industry to mitigate the impact of proposed consumption tax reductions on food products. During a House of Councillors budget committee meeting, Takaichi suggested utilizing premium gift certificates and potentially reviving the ‘Go To Eat’ program to stimulate demand in sectors where the 10% tax rate will remain. To fund these initiatives, the Prime Minister cited the use of non-tax revenue and the return of unused funds from various government funds to the national treasury.

The Liberal Democratic Party has indicated a willingness to negotiate and amend the consumption tax reduction bill in response to opposition feedback. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party for the People has proposed an alternative plan. Their outline includes raising the residence tax deduction threshold from 1.17 million yen to 1.78 million yen and providing approximately 50,000 yen in benefits to low- and middle-income workers to alleviate the burden of rising prices.

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Democratic Party for the People · House of Councillors · House of Representatives · Japan · Liberal Democratic Party · Sanae Takaichi · Takaichi

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] LDP Acting Secretary-General Koichi Hagiuda indicated a willingness to amend consumption tax reduction legislation based on opposition input. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Democratic Party for the People Secretary-General Kazuya Shimba suggested that realistic negotiations may be possible regarding the legislation. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Deliberations on the consumption tax reduction bill are expected to begin in the House of Representatives on October 20. news.cube-soft.jp
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Takaichi is considering support measures for the dining industry, including premium gift certificates and the 'Go To Eat' program. alfalfalfa.com · news.cube-soft.jp

Sources

自民、消費減税法案譲歩に含み　国民民主「与党と交渉」 [www.the-miyanichi.co.jp]
高市総理、食料品消費減税で困る外食産業に支援を検討　プレミアム商品券など : アルファルファモザイク＠ネットニュースのまとめ [alfalfalfa.com]
高市総理　外食産業支援でプレミアム商品券や「Go To Eat」も検討　消費税減税の関連法案めぐり [news.cube-soft.jp]
消費減税の財源は？ 経済成長と税収上振れで十分に確保できる [diamond.jp]