Sanae Takaichi says supplementary budget made a ‘preliminary step’ toward achieving this
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi tells a gathering of economists and officials in Tokyo on Dec. 23 that it is not the time to weaken the country through excessive fiscal austerity. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
YURIKA YONEDA
December 23, 2025 21:18 JST
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stressed on Tuesday the need to develop a more competitive business environment in the country in response to protectionism in the U.S. and Europe, and uncertainty over tariffs and global supply chains.