TOKYO : Japanese is not considering reviewing future national sales tax rates as the current 10per cent levy provides a vital source of funding the social security spending to support its ageing population, the finance minister said on Friday.
Shunichi Suzuki told reporters after a cabinet meeting that Japan must tackle spending and revenue reform to win market trust in its fiscal position, which he said was severe.
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