Anti-consumption tax hike will be stopped Considering correspondence with opposition parties September 3 19:48
Concerning the increase in the consumption tax rate next month, the Constitutional Democratic Party will discuss the measures to prevent the tax rate increase in cooperation with other opposition parties, exchanging opinions at the standing secretariat and declining the economy. confirmed.
The consumption tax rate will be raised to 10% in October, while the tax rate for food and beverages excluding alcoholic beverages will remain at 8%.
Regarding this, the Constitutional Democratic Party exchanged opinions at the Standing Executive Committee meeting on the 3rd, and attendees said, “The introduction of the reduced tax rate makes the cashier's response complicated, and there are now beginning to open stores that are considering closing out of business.” There is no doubt that will be confused. "
In response to this, the standing secretariat said that the economic downturn is unavoidable, paying close attention to the economic situation and cooperating with other opposition parties, requesting the government and the ruling party to hold a temporary parliament this month, and to prevent the tax rate increase We confirmed the policy to consider the response including the submission of a bill for the purpose.
Fukuyama Secretary-General said at the press conference, “We will conduct hearings at the government office jointly with the opposition parties to see if there is a problem in dealing with businesses and consumers.”