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UPDATED Aug 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM ET
Aug 5, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Japan cabinet approves food consumption tax cut to 1%
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Japan’s cabinet approved reducing the consumption tax rate on food to 1%.
WHO: Japan cabinet
WHAT: Approved a move to cut the consumption tax on food to 1%
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The cabinet approved the tax-rate reduction for food.
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