[william clark]

So in your deep research on what constitutes a VAT, what did you find so confusing about the phrase “at each step in the production,” or is the mere use of the word “tax” enough for you to conclude that the Cruz plan has one?

[AndyJackson]

what did you find so confusing about the phrase “at each step in the production,

Nothing at all. Now explain how Cruz's 16% VAT is not a VAT.