Aso Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Consumption tax rate of 10%
Aso Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for pulling up to 10% of the consumption tax rate, for after told reporters of the cabinet meeting, after having asked for understanding as it is absolutely necessary in order to continue to the sustainable future of the social security system, He expressed his thoughts on making the most of future economic management.
Among them, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso said, “It is extremely important to secure stable financial resources for the construction of social security for all generations. We will make the future social security system sustainable. "It is absolutely necessary," he called for understanding to raise the consumption tax rate to 10%.
On top of that, regarding the economic outlook after the tax increase, `` We have taken sufficient measures considering the impact on the economy, and so far there has been no talk that a big rush like the previous increase has occurred If there is no rush, it is thought that there will be almost no recoil of consumption after that, but we will pay close attention to what will happen in the future and make every effort to manage the economy. I said.
Furthermore, regarding the reduced tax rate introduced for the first time, Vice Prime Minister Aso said, “In the case of Japan, it seems to be a national character with extremely high computing power, so in that sense, I expect that it will go smoothly. I do n’t think there ’s any chance of getting messed up, so I ’d like to work with each other. ”