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Will Tax Overhaul Really Be 'Simpler' Than Health Care?

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin listens as President Trump speaks during a meeting on the Federal budget at the White House in February 2017. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin listens as President Trump speaks during a meeting on the Federal budget at the White House in February 2017. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin recently said the task of revamping the tax system would be "simpler" than changing health care. But there is division among Republicans on a number of issues — including an import tax that House Speaker Paul Ryan supports.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) of The Atlantic about some of the sticking points we can expect in the push for tax changes, and also whether tax cuts — a promise of President Trump — will lead to economic growth.

This segment aired on April 3, 2017.

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