Heres the Downside to Treasurys Inversion Curbs

The transcript discusses the impact of US Treasury actions on corporate inversions and foreign investment. It highlights the role of foreign companies in the US economy and the need for corporate tax reform. The discussion includes comparisons of US and global tax rates, legislative responses, and the political environment's effect on business strategies.

What is the main concern regarding the Treasury's actions on inversions?

• They may unintentionally target foreign subsidiaries.

• They reduce foreign direct investment.

• They make inversions unprofitable.

• They increase the US corporate tax rate.

What is the primary issue with the US corporate tax rate compared to global averages?

• It is lower than the global average.

• It has remained unchanged while others have decreased.

• It is the same as the global average.

• It is higher than the global average.

How does Treasury Secretary Jack Lew view the inversions?

• As a necessary business strategy.

• As beneficial for the US economy.

• As a patriotic move.

• As unpatriotic and egregious.

What is the main focus of the final section regarding foreign companies?

• Their plans to leave the US.

• Their concerns about new rules affecting competitiveness.

• Their support for higher US taxes.

• Their role in US political campaigns.

What is the potential impact of new rules on foreign companies in the US?

• They will increase their tax burden.

• They will enhance their competitiveness.

• They may become collateral damage.

• They will have no impact.

What is the suggested solution to address the issues discussed in the transcript?

• Encourage more inversions.

• Ban all foreign investments.

• Focus on comprehensive tax reform.

• Increase the corporate tax rate.

What is the political environment's effect on addressing corporate tax reform?

• It accelerates the reform process.

• It diverts attention from real solutions.

• It has no effect.

• It simplifies the legislative process.