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Takaichi Aims to Shape Legacy With Unprecedented Economic Plan

Takaichi Aims to Shape Legacy With Unprecedented Economic Plan
Bloomberg Markets Monday 29 June 2026, 21:00 UTC By Sakura Murakami, Yoshiaki Nohara 1 min read
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Takaichi Aims to Shape Legacy With Unprecedented Economic Plan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is staking her legacy as Japan’s first female premier on an unprecedented plan to reshape the country’s industrial base for decades to come. The need for such an overhaul is becoming more evident by the day. Beijing announced on Monday new export-controls that will limit Japan’s access to rare earths, a fresh reminder of the supply-chain risks Takaichi seeks to mitigate.

Takaichi Aims to Shape Legacy With Unprecedented Economic Plan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is staking her legacy as Japan’s first female premier on an unprecedented plan to reshape the country’s industrial base for decades to come. The need for such an overhaul is becoming more evident by the day. Beijing announced on Monday new export-controls that will limit Japan’s access to rare earths, a fresh reminder of the supply-chain risks Takaichi seeks to mitigate.
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