Informa's Ader Asks How Trump's Tax Plan Will Be Paid For

Informa's Ader Asks How Trump's Tax Plan Will Be Paid For

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The video discusses President Trump's proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%. It examines the potential benefits for corporations, such as improved earnings, but questions how the tax cuts will be funded given the high federal deficit. The video also explores the feasibility of repatriating overseas funds and its impact on the economy, noting the lack of detailed plans and the uncertainty of corporate actions with the repatriated cash.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed new corporate tax rate according to President Trump's plan?

15%

20%

30%

25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the funding of the corporate tax cut?

Increased corporate earnings

Improved Treasury market

Lack of details on funding

Reduction in interest rate deductions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Historically, has rapid economic growth been achieved through tax cuts?

Only in specific cases

Sometimes

No, never

Yes, always

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the tax cut on GDP growth according to the transcript?

1-2% growth

No impact

Quarter percent increase

3-4% growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might corporations do with repatriated funds according to the discussion?

Invest in new equipment

Increase employee salaries

Expand overseas operations

Buy back their own securities