NEC Director Says New Tax Cuts Will Likely Roll Out By September

NEC Director Says New Tax Cuts Will Likely Roll Out By September

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The transcript discusses the U.S. administration's plan for 'Tax Cuts 2.0', which includes a 10% tax cut for middle-income Americans. Larry Kudlow, National Economic Council Director, mentioned that the package is expected to be released in September, following a meeting with President Trump. The idea of a second phase of tax cuts was initially introduced by Trump after the 2017 tax cuts and JOBS Act, but details have been sparse. In 2018, Trump suggested a new tax package would be revealed before the midterm elections, but later retracted, citing insufficient time for Congress to vote, postponing it until after the elections.

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What is the proposed percentage of the tax cut for middle-income Americans mentioned in the text?

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When is the tax cut package expected to be released according to Larry Kudlow?

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What previous legislation is mentioned in connection with the new tax cut proposal?

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What did President Trump say about the timing of the new tax package in relation to the midterm elections?

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What was the reason given by President Trump for delaying the tax package announcement?

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