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(The main problem with raising the consumption tax is that)

The main problem with raising the consumption tax is that

(it will result in a higher cost of living for the residents of Japan.)

it will result in a higher cost of living for the residents of Japan.

(Many people are already struggling to make enough money.)

Many people are already struggling to make enough money.

(Higher taxes will cause them to face even more difficulties.)

Higher taxes will cause them to face even more difficulties.

(Many people are already struggling to make enough money.)

Many people are already struggling to make enough money.

(Higher taxes will cause them to face even more difficulties.)

Higher taxes will cause them to face even more difficulties.

(Furthermore, Japan's economy might be farmed by an increase in consumption taxes.)

Furthermore, Japan's economy might be farmed by an increase in consumption taxes.

(When taxes go up, people have less money to purchase goods and services. This results in a weaker economy.)

When taxes go up, people have less money to purchase goods and services. This results in a weaker economy.

(Some experts even say that increasing consumption tax could cause a recession.)

Some experts even say that increasing consumption tax could cause a recession.