Japan plans to gradually raise tobacco tax.

Dec.20.2022

Japan plans to gradually raise tobacco tax.

Japan plans to gradually raise cigarette tax by 3 yen (approx. 0.16 yuan) per stick to strengthen defense capabilities.

Recently, according to insiders, the Japanese government and ruling party are planning to progressively increase tobacco tax by around 3 yen per cigarette (approximately 0.16 yuan in Chinese currency) to ensure that financial resources are allocated towards strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

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