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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin discusses the Trump administration's tax reform proposal in the White House briefing room in Washington, U.S, April 26, 2017.

Why some experts want the US to adopt a VAT and other tax lessons from around the world

Business, Finance & Economics

The Trump White House proposes slashing tax rates for individuals and businesses. But how will the US make up the revenue? One economist says the country can look overseas for some inspiration.

Since the 1980s, most nations have dramatically lowered their corporate tax rates. But not all.

Can you guess which country’s businesses face the highest taxes?

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