"All measures that can be taken to lower the price at the pump and lower the prices for Americans, this administration is in support of," Wright said.
President Trump on Monday announced plans to slash the federal gas tax. The post WATCH: President Trump Announces Plans to Slash Federal Gas Tax – Here’s How It Would Impact Gas Prices appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he would support temporarily suspending the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate.”Suspending the federal gas tax, which currently sits at about 18 cents per gallon, would require congressional approval
President Trump endorsed suspension of the federal gasoline tax in an interview with CBS News Monday.Why it matters: It marks a reversal for the White House as Republicans face political blowback over high gasoline prices.Last week the White House told Axios that a suspension was not "currently under consideration."Driving the news: "[W]e're going to take…
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
President Donald Trump confirmed reports he aims to pause the federal gas tax as prices remain elevated during the war with Iran.
WASHINGTON — President Trump called Monday for the temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to give Americans relief at the pump amid surging oil prices caused by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. “I think it’s a great idea,” Trump told CBS News during a brief phone interview. “Yup, we’re going to take...
President Donald Trump said he intends to suspend the federal gas tax as part of a move to curb high prices at the pump. “Yeah, I’m going to reduce,” Trump said Monday in the Oval Office in response to a question about suspending the tax. He said he would suspend the tax “until it’s appropriate.…
