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Will Trump's tax cut promises lead to economic growth?

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House Republicans are struggling to reach a consensus on President Trump's budget bill. The legislation passed the Senate on Tuesday, but some Republican holdouts in the House aren't happy with the changes made in the upper chamber.

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  • The White House is pushing for House Republicans to pass a budget bill extending Trump-era tax cuts.
  • Economic advisors claim the tax cuts will drive growth and help the federal deficit, but experts say results are mixed. 13s
  • Historical tax cuts, such as those under Kennedy and Reagan, have been linked to growth, but the 2017 cuts show inconclusive results. 54s
  • Consumer sentiment and interest rates are key factors influencing whether tax cuts will spur spending and growth. 1m 29s
  • The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on Vietnamese goods, with rates set at 20 percent for local goods and 40 percent for rerouted products. 1m 54s
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