US Congress explores options on border tax opposed by retailers

The measure, a centerpiece of the House Republican tax reform blueprint backed by Speaker Paul Ryan, is intended to encourage investment and manufacturing in the United States. But it faces mounting pressure from U.S. retailers, oil refiners and automakers who fear it could result in higher prices for consumer goods including gasoline.Major U.S. exporters on Thursday threw their support behind a border tax, but President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals and some U.Sคำพูดจาก สล็อตpg. Senate Republicans question whether it would pass muster under international trade rules.

“We are listening carefully and exploring a number of ideas on both design and the transition of this provision to…