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To: William Terrell
I still think that we need to focus on getting a 1% (or other %) tariff on all imported goods and services. I don't think that the consumption tax will have the desired effect. It's not clear to me and I don't think it will be clear to the voting public how the consumption tax will help in the battle against offshoring. I think we should focus like a laser on this tariff issue. It's easy to understand.
In addition, we need to get rid of the tax breaks for offshoring outlined in the Wall Street Journal article.
I think the question of a 1% tariff on all imported goods and services should be asked to every Congressional candidate and the presidential candidates.
85 posted on 03/18/2004 10:18:18 AM PST by CompProgrammer
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To: CompProgrammer
"It's not clear to me and I don't think it will be clear to the voting public how the consumption tax will help in the battle against offshoring..........

I think the question of a 1% tariff on all imported goods and services should be asked to every Congressional candidate and the presidential candidates."

Its clear to you that a 1% differential in the cost of imports would cause a significant shift in consumer preferences, but a 23% shift won't? Are you serious?
94 posted on 03/18/2004 12:51:39 PM PST by phil_will1
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