Editorial

15:17 JST, November 22, 2025

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has compiled its first economic measures, but regarding the content, it can hardly be called “responsible” and proactive public finances.

As the focus is on inflating expenditures, it is difficult to see how the measures will lead to overcoming rising prices and strengthening the economy.

At a Cabinet meeting, the government approved a comprehensive package of economic measures with such pillars as countering rising prices. Combined with large-scale tax cuts and other measures, the total is ¥21.3 trillion. Including private-sector spending and other factors, it amounts to ¥42.8 trillion. Expenditures from the general account total ¥17.7 trillion, exceeding the previous fiscal year’s ¥13.9 trillion.

The high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has disrupted supply chains, and China........

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