
President Trump issued an executive order temporarily suspending federal taxes on diesel, claiming it will provide significant relief for farmers, while some farmers dismiss it as a campaign ploy with minimal impact.
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President Trump issued an executive order temporarily suspending federal taxes on diesel fuel.
President Trump says his Monday executive order temporarily suspending federal taxes on diesel will be a big relief for farmers. Some farmers call it a campaign ploy with marginal impact.
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The diesel tax suspension will be extended or made permanent if politically advantageous
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