Consumption tax “It is dangerous to be safe in the future with 10%” Keizai Doyukai October 1, 18:05
Regarding the increase in the consumption tax rate to 10%, Mr. Hamada, the secretary of Keizai Doyukai, took a variety of measures to support consumption at the press conference on the 1st. I think I'm starting. "
On top of that, Mr. Hamada said, “The important thing is to seriously discuss what to do in the future. The discussion meeting on the future social security system has begun, but we are serious about showing the balance between benefits and burdens. Need to be discussed. "
In addition, Mr. Hirota said, “I would like to say what should be said firmly as Doyukai. I think it would be dangerous to continue saying that the tax rate is 10% and the future will be okay.” In order to maintain the social security system and promote fiscal soundness, the economic Doyukai emphasized that the consumption tax rate should be further increased beyond 10%.