Trump Defers Federal Diesel Taxes as States Warn of Later Bills

Trump's diesel tax deferral aims to help farmers, but states warn drivers they may still owe taxes later.

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Trump Defers Federal Diesel Taxes as States Warn of Later Bills

President Trump has issued an executive order deferring federal taxes on diesel in an effort to help farmers.

States are warning drivers that they may owe taxes later, complicating the measure's potential benefits. The order postpones the taxes rather than eliminating them.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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