By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-house-speaker-ryan-may-address-trump-deal-democrats-weekly-remarks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: House Speaker Ryan says Republicans will seek smaller cut to corporate tax rate Politics Sep 7, 2017 10:42 AM EDT WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Republican tax plan will aim to reduce the corporate tax rate to mid- to low-20 percent — a smaller cut than what President Donald Trump wants. Ryan is providing some specifics as the GOP starts to write tax legislation — with help for the middle class a main goal. Trump has called for a 15 percent tax rate for corporations. The rate now ranges from 15 percent to 35 percent. MORE: Trump makes a debt ceiling deal with Democrats, complicating work for Republicans Some experts say a 15 percent rate isn’t possible without blowing a hole in the deficit. Watch Ryan’s remarks in the players above. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Republican tax plan will aim to reduce the corporate tax rate to mid- to low-20 percent — a smaller cut than what President Donald Trump wants. Ryan is providing some specifics as the GOP starts to write tax legislation — with help for the middle class a main goal. Trump has called for a 15 percent tax rate for corporations. The rate now ranges from 15 percent to 35 percent. MORE: Trump makes a debt ceiling deal with Democrats, complicating work for Republicans Some experts say a 15 percent rate isn’t possible without blowing a hole in the deficit. Watch Ryan’s remarks in the players above. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now