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Donald Trump, Inflation and Capital Gains

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Trump Should Index the Capital Gains Tax for Inflation
Trump could order the Treasury Department to properly define a "capital gain" as any increase in the value of a stock or property AFTER INFLATION ADJUSTING from the time of the purchase of the asset to the time of the sale. In that case, the real rate of tax on capital gains would fall, and investment would rise. And tax revenues would RISE!
Donald Trump Considering Eliminating Capital Gains Tax: What to Know
"I think it's going to be a great incentive," Trump said when asked about a bill that could eliminate a tax on primary home sales.
US inflation reaches 2.7% as Trump tariffs hit
Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world US inflation climbed to 2.7 per cent in June, surpassing expectations and signalling that Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting prices.
It’s Official: Trump’s Tariffs Are Driving Up Inflation
The consequences of Trump’s tariffs have begun to set in. Prices are rising as normal Americans shoulder the burden of Trump’s fiscal policy of spite, and his tariffs cause basic goods to become more expensive.
Inflation jumped last month hitting its highest mark in months amid Trump’s tariffs threat
Inflation ticked up to its highest level in months in June amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s threats surrounding tariffs and his larger global trade war. The Bureau o
Inflation surged in June as Trump’s tariffs took hold
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June compared to a year ago, marking a notable surge of price increases as President Donald Trump's tariff policy took hold an

Trump, tax law and office perks

‘Trump Accounts’ for Kids Come With $1,000—and Tax Complications
Under the final iteration, the so-called Trump accounts are custodial individual retirement accounts for kids, with special ...
'Working family tax cuts': Republicans look for new ways to sell the 'big, beautiful bill'
Democrats are poised to contest the Republican talking points at every turn, emphasizing the cuts to Medicaid, as the two ...
When will Trump’s ‘big’ tax law take effect? Here’s what to expect.
Key provisions in the president’s signature legislation will take effect at different times over several years.
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
President Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the ...
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: How much money will people in each state save? WH releases interactive map to explore
President Trump signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, projecting significant savings for Americans across all ...
Seniors get a tax break in Trump’s megabill, but many will still pay taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s the real deal
Senior citizens are getting a tax break in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, but it’s not the ...
Investor Ross Gerber is even more bearish on Tesla after Trump's tax bill. Here's how much further he thinks the stock could fall.
Ross Gerber told BI that "there's nothing good for Tesla" in Trump's budget bill, and the stock should be trading more in ...
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Includes New Tax Breaks: Will You Benefit?
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill solidifies tax cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and adds new ones that will impact most ...
‘Bad news for Americans': Blue state gov on financial fallout from Trump's tax law
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins us as he tries to fight the staggering toll of Trump’s tax law. His state could lose $500 ...
Trump touts billions for Pennsylvania energy, AI sectors while jabbing at Biden
President Donald Trump, in Pennsylvania, touted $92 billion in energy and AI investments in the state from tech and other ...