Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump's economic pitch to voters

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63% : Advertisement · Scroll to continueHere are the tariff and tax proposals Trump has made so far in his campaign:TARIFFS ON IMPORTSTrump has floated plans for blanket tariffs of 10% to 20% on virtually all imports as well as tariffs of 60% or more on goods from China, in a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing.
53% : Advertisement · Scroll to continueTrump has frequently said he would hit automakers that move their production to Mexico with a 200% tariff, but his Sept. 23 remarks appeared to be the first time he has extended that threat to an agricultural equipment company.
45% : During a Sept. 24 speech in Georgia, Trump said he would put 100% tariffs on every car coming across the U.S.-Mexico border.
45% : During a Sept. 18 campaign rally in New York, Trump pledged to put a temporary cap on credit card interest rates of "around 10%.
43% : On Sept. 23 Trump said he would slap a 200% tariff on John Deere's (DE.N), opens new tab imports into the United States if the company moved production to Mexico as planned, comments that hit the agricultural equipment manufacturer's share price.
38% : In early September Trump pledged to reduce the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% for companies that make their products in the U.S.While he had previously said he wanted to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%, he had not tied that lower rate to keeping manufacturing inside the country.
38% : At a rally the next day, Trump said he would be "restoring the SALT deduction" if re-elected.
37% : It was unclear whether Trump was suggesting that he would remove the $10,000 cap, which predominantly affects high-tax, Democratic-leaning states such as New York.OTHER ECONOMIC PROPOSALSBeyond tax cuts and tariffs, Trump has promised he would support the oil and gas industry by backing new pipelines and restoring fracking on federal land in a bid to boost the economy.
36% : While president, Trump sought to repeal the EV tax credit which was later expanded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
34% : Trump has also said he would seek legislation to end the taxation of tips.
34% : Trump has also vowed to exempt Social Security income from taxes.
32% : UNCLEAR PROPOSAL ON 'SALT' DEDUCTIONIn a Sept. 17 Truth Social post, Trump vowed to "get SALT back" - a reference to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction available to federal taxpayers.
25% : Trump slashed the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% during his 2017-2021 presidency.

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