The Problem with Trump’s Pro-Tariff “Tax Reform”

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Tags: Politics, Taxes and Spending, U.S. Economy

10/29/2024 Ryan McMaken

Trump’s tax reform just replaces one tax with another. And would probably result in higher taxes.

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