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PM Takaichi Unveils $2.3 trillion, 17-Sector Growth Plan

7/23/2026

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) investment plan on Tuesday.
The plan targets 17 sectors for over 14 years and aims to raise growth above 1 percent, breaking from earlier policies.
Since Takaichi became prime minister in October, bond yields have risen and the yen has dropped more than 10 percent.
Tokyo has pledged $2 billion toward the $550 billion U.S. investment announced by the previous government.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) investment plan on Tuesday.
The plan targets 17 sectors for over 14 years and aims to raise growth above 1 percent, breaking from earlier policies.
Since Takaichi became prime minister in October, bond yields have risen and the yen has dropped more than 10 percent.
Tokyo has pledged $2 billion toward the $550 billion U.S. investment announced by the previous government.