Japan’s government has long argued that the sales tax hike scheduled for next year is needed to improve the fiscal position. With the economy performing extremely well at the moment, Mr Abe has no reason to reconsider those plans. But economic conditions are unlikely to remain so buoyant, not least because the global backdrop is likely to worsen. The sales tax hike isn’t a done deal yet.
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