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Trump Pushing For New Tax Cuts Ahead Of 2020 Election

President Donald Trump is pushing GOP officials in Washington to come up with a package of new tax reductions and economic growth measures.

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President Donald Trump speaks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition, at the McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, in Chicago on Monday.
President Donald Trump speaks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition, at the McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, in Chicago on Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WASHINGTON, DC — White House officials and congressional Republicans have begun early talks on a new package of tax reductions and economic growth measures, under pressure from President Donald Trump, who wants to announce a new tax cut proposal heading into the 2020 election.

The timeline on any possible cuts is unclear, but White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow is playing a lead role, people briefed on the talks said.

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