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    Category: Research

    Takaichi prepares tax cut amidst economic and political headwinds

    June 2, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged consumption tax cut, fiscal policy, LDP, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Takaichi prepares tax cut amidst economic and political headwinds

    With new budget coming, Takaichi faces fuel subsidy fight

    May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Hormuz crisis, LDP, supplemental budget, Takaichi government, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on With new budget coming, Takaichi faces fuel subsidy fight

    Government faces new pressures as extra budget proceeds

    May 22, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, Hormuz crisis, LDP, Monetary policy, supplemental budget, Takaichi government, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Government faces new pressures as extra budget proceeds

    Japan and South Korea, united in insecurity

    May 20, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Bank of Japan, energy policy, Hormuz crisis, Japan-South Korea relations, Japanese foreign policy, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Japan and South Korea, united in insecurity

    Takaichi pivots on extra budget as crisis impact grows

    May 19, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged DPFP, fiscal policy, Hormuz crisis, LDP, supplemental budget, Takaichi government, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Takaichi pivots on extra budget as crisis impact grows

    Takaichi’s agenda faces tradeoffs as Hormuz crisis continues

    May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, Hormuz crisis, Monetary policy, Takaichi government, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Takaichi’s agenda faces tradeoffs as Hormuz crisis continues

    Bessent visit avoids fireworks, but offers little reassurance

    May 12, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, Japan-China relations, Monetary policy, Takaichi Sanae, US-Japan relationsLeave a Comment on Bessent visit avoids fireworks, but offers little reassurance

    Regional trip shows guiding principles of Takaichi diplomacy

    May 6, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Australia-Japan relations, economic security, energy policy, Japanese foreign policy, Takaichi Sanae, US-Japan relationsLeave a Comment on Regional trip shows guiding principles of Takaichi diplomacy

    Growth Strategy Council shows Takaichi’s vision taking shape

    April 28, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, growth strategy, industrial policy, Ministry of Finance, Takaichi government, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Growth Strategy Council shows Takaichi’s vision taking shape

    Inflation fears could take precedence as BOJ eyes stagflation

    April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Bank of Japan, fiscal policy, Hormuz crisis, Monetary policy, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Inflation fears could take precedence as BOJ eyes stagflation

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