Takaichi’s enthusiasm, populist spending guarantees and nationalist rhetoric seem to have energised some voters. However critics, together with companies, are sceptical that her pledge to spend extra can revive the sluggish Japanese financial system. The nation’s authorities debt is already one of many highest amongst developed nations. Additionally they fear that her conservative stance on immigration is not going to assist the ageing nation which is already dealing with labour shortages.
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