Japan’s economy on some measures is weaker now than it was on the two previous occasions when Prime Minister Abe announced a delay to the planned sales tax hike, so it is perhaps not surprising that some influential voices were calling this week for another delay. But the hurdle to a further postponement is higher this time.
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