Wilbur Ross Defends Trump's Economic Plan

Wilbur Ross Defends Trump's Economic Plan

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The transcript discusses a growth plan proposed by a Trump administration, aiming for a 4% growth rate. The plan includes reducing excess regulation, addressing the trade deficit, and cutting discretionary spending. These measures are expected to offset the tax program's deficit, making the plan self-financing and unique in American history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal for economic growth mentioned in the first section?

Achieving a 4% growth rate

Increasing exports by 10%

Reducing unemployment to 3%

Achieving a 5% growth rate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Trump administration plan to reduce excess regulation?

By reducing corporate taxes

By hiring more government employees

By cutting regulation by 10%

By increasing taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated financial impact of reducing the trade deficit?

A reduction of $200 billion

An increase of $500 billion

An addition of around $1 trillion

A decrease of $800 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the strategies mentioned for reducing discretionary spending?

Cutting one penny from every dollar

Eliminating social programs

Increasing military spending

Raising interest rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the proposed growth plan unique in American history?

It is self-financing

It eliminates all trade deficits

It relies on foreign investments

It focuses solely on tax cuts