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CRA to study joining national congress on consumption tax cut

February 16, 2026 at 02:30 AM
By Japan Times
 CRA to study joining national congress on consumption tax cut
Shinji Inoue, deputy secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said he wants "as many parties as possible" to join the national congress.

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Shinji Inoue, deputy secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said he wants "as many parties as possible" to join the national congress. CRA to study joining national congress on consumption tax cut . Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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