Extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts would boost the national debt by almost 50% when measured as a percentage of GDP and increase the deficit by around $4 trillion, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis.
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March 21, 2025
CBO: Extending Trump tax cuts would boost deficit, debt
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