Trump says he would support suspending the federal gas tax

Suspending the federal gas tax would require congressional approval, and it could cost the government billions of dollars in revenue.

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that he would support suspending the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate.”

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Suspending the tax, which is at about 18 cents per gallon, would require congressional approval.

Asked by a reporter whether he would suspend the tax, Trump said, “Yeah.”