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Trump's Tax Cuts Made Permanent Despite Debt Concerns

7/3/2025

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In a narrow 218-214 vote, President Trump's tax-cut package secured passage in the U.S. House, solidifying his 2017 tax cuts as permanent. While supporters tout promises of economic growth, critics warn that the $3.4 trillion addition to the national debt comes at the expense of vital healthcare and food safety programs, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy.

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In a narrow 218-214 vote, President Trump's tax-cut package secured passage in the U.S. House, solidifying his 2017 tax cuts as permanent. While supporters tout promises of economic growth, critics warn that the $3.4 trillion addition to the national debt comes at the expense of vital healthcare and food safety programs, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy.