Trump considers suspending federal gas tax ahead of midterms

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 22:36 · Archive

President Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gas tax to address voter concerns over fuel costs before November's midterm elections.

President Trump said Tuesday his administration is considering suspending the federal gas tax. When asked whether the tax should be suspended, Trump said: "We're thinking about that."

The president's statement comes as voter anger over fuel costs threatens Republican hopes in the midterm elections scheduled for November. Four states have already suspended their own gas taxes ahead of the elections.

How it is being reported

• Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas taxPresident floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midterms Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections. “We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked whether the tax should be suspended. Continue reading...Guardian World · 6 Oct, 22:19
• Trump says he is considering suspending federal petrol taxSurging fuel prices are heaping pressure on the president and his Republican Party four weeks ahead of midterm electionsFinancial Times · 6 Oct, 22:09
• Trump says he’s considering suspending federal gas tax as states lead effort to lower costsPresident Trump said Tuesday that he's considering suspending the federal gas tax to lower costs — after four states already did so ahead of the midterm elections.New York Post · 6 Oct, 22:08

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