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Trump's Tax Bill Boosts Private Equity, Risks $200B Loss

6/22/2025

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A new provision in President Trump's tax bill, pushed by a powerful lobbying campaign, favors private equity firms by boosting tax deductions on interest payments. This controversial change could drain $200 billion from government coffers over the next decade, potentially leading to increased layoffs and bankruptcies for companies under private equity ownership.

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A new provision in President Trump's tax bill, pushed by a powerful lobbying campaign, favors private equity firms by boosting tax deductions on interest payments. This controversial change could drain $200 billion from government coffers over the next decade, potentially leading to increased layoffs and bankruptcies for companies under private equity ownership.