政治｜自民党、食品消費税ゼロの可能性 / Politics | The Liberal Democratic Party considers the possibility of zero consumption tax on food.

Summary

The Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, Toshihide Suzuki, announced that they are considering temporarily eliminating the consumption tax on food items as part of their campaign promises for the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Additionally, the centrist new party is making similar claims, bringing attention to tax reforms related to food. While this move is expected to alleviate the financial burden on citizens, concerns about securing funding have also been raised.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Hey Chako, did you hear that the Liberal Democratic Party is considering making the consumption tax on food zero?
Chako: Really? That sounds like a great idea!
Log: Yeah, if the consumption tax is eliminated, food prices will drop, which is good for household budgets.
Navi: This policy is expected to alleviate the burden of living expenses, but at the same time, securing funding will be a challenge.
Chako: What do you mean by “funding”? That’s a tough word.
Log: Simply put, it’s about how they plan to make up for the money lost by making the tax zero.
Navi: In other words, the government will need to find alternative ways to compensate for the decrease in tax revenue.

Admin’s Note

Recently, there has been a lot of lively discussion in political news regarding consumption tax. The taxation system related to food, in particular, is a crucial topic that directly affects people’s lives. I believe many people share Chako’s sentiment about the “difficult language” used. If politicians could present their proposed policies in a clearer manner, it would help deepen the public’s understanding. I look forward to seeing how this develops in the future.