Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party of the People announced his intention to withdraw from the negotiations with the ruling party regarding the ``trigger clause,'' which suspends the tax on the added portion of gasoline tax, saying that there is no point in the negotiations being lifted unless there is a prospect of lifting the freeze.
Regarding the "trigger clause," Prime Minister Kishida announced last year that he would proceed with consideration, including the possibility of lifting the freeze, and officials from the three parties, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Democratic Party for the People, are currently holding discussions.
Under these circumstances, Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party of the People called on the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 6th to make a decision to lift the freeze, taking into account that subsidies to suppress gasoline prices will end in April this year, and Kishida responded. The Prime Minister limited himself to saying, ``I agree that it is important to stabilize fuel prices from May onwards.I would like to consider this as soon as possible.''
Afterwards, Mr. Tamaki told reporters, ``It is extremely disappointing that there was no clear political decision.If there is no prospect of the trigger clause being activated after May, there is no point in continuing the talks any further.'' We have no choice but to make the decision to leave."
He also announced his intention to make a decision at a party meeting on the 7th.
On the other hand, Mr. Tamaki said, ``If the route with the ruling party is to be cut off, I would like to work in a new way to lower gasoline prices.''We will continue our efforts, including collaborating with other parties that have similar ideas.'' I want to.''