On Monday, July 27, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed concerns surrounding her ambitious 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) growth initiative during a news conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo. Takaichi emphasized that the plan aims to strengthen Japan's economy rather than lead to unchecked fiscal expansion. She also noted that despite recent price increases, the country has not yet "escaped deflation." The announcement comes amid market unease about the scale of the proposed economic measures.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Photo by Takashi Miyazaki

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