Vat tax is a big flop in EU.
Here the internet e-commerce would wilt if VAT is levied, for many people saving 8% average sales tax is the first reason they buy online.
That means less sales online, and I think since they are not used to going shopping at stores, it won’t translate to a lot more foot traffic at the malls. People will just lock up their wallets and spend less.
Sure. But it appears to be a straw man. I don’t see it in Cruz proposal.