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Japan Plans Two-Year Cut of Food Consumption Tax to 1 Percent

The move creates a large revenue gap and must be finalised by a cabinet decision and Diet bills before it can start in April 2027.

Auto Debt Hits $1.68 Trillion as $1,000 Car Payments Spread

Dollarama Shares Fall on Slower Sales Outlook Despite Strong Year

Tax Foundation: Trump Tariffs Cost U.S. Households $1,000 in 2025, Rising to $1,300 in 2026

Republicans Defend Tariffs as Polls Sour and Costs Mount