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President Donald Trump is scheduled for a three-day trip to China starting Tuesday, as settling the war in Iran appears to be getting further out of reach. Trump previously postponed his trip to Asia due to the war.Trump Trashes Iranian Proposal, Doubts CeasefireOn Monday, he described Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the war as “unbelievably weak” and a “piece of garbage” that he “didn’t even finish reading.” The president also cast doubt on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.”I would say the ceasefire is on massive life support where the doctor walks in and says, sir, your loved one has approximately a 1% chance of living,” Trump said. Since the ceasefire started on April 7, the U.S. and Iran have continued sporadic fighting, mainly in the waters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as Iran attempts to control traffic through the key waterway, the Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s proposal asked the U.S. to recognize its sovereignty over the Strait, formalizing its control over the international waterway. Many experts argue this violates international law. Officials also said Iran’s counteroffer included some nuclear concessions. Since the start of the war, Trump has maintained that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.Potential Federal Gas Tax HolidayAs consumers bear the cost of the war through higher gas prices, Trump expressed support on Monday for Congress suspending the federal gas tax. When asked how long the tax suspension should last, he said, “until it’s appropriate.”AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.50, a 50% increase since the war began in February. Right now, the federal gas tax is set at 18.4 cents per gallon on gas and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel. This does not include state taxes, which are often higher.According to a University of Pennsylvania analysis, if the federal gas tax were suspended between June 1 and Oct. 1, a household filling up a 15-gallon tank once per week would save about $35.Some Democrats argue that suspending the federal gas tax could prolong the war indefinitely. Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Monday that the president should suspend the war altogether.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau.
President Donald Trump is scheduled for a three-day trip to China starting Tuesday, as settling the war in Iran appears to be getting further out of reach. Trump previously postponed his trip to Asia due to the war.
Trump Trashes Iranian Proposal, Doubts Ceasefire
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On Monday, he described Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the war as “unbelievably weak” and a “piece of garbage” that he “didn’t even finish reading.”
The president also cast doubt on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
“I would say the ceasefire is on massive life support where the doctor walks in and says, sir, your loved one has approximately a 1% chance of living,” Trump said.
Since the ceasefire started on April 7, the U.S. and Iran have continued sporadic fighting, mainly in the waters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as Iran attempts to control traffic through the key waterway, the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s proposal asked the U.S. to recognize its sovereignty over the Strait, formalizing its control over the international waterway. Many experts argue this violates international law.
Officials also said Iran’s counteroffer included some nuclear concessions. Since the start of the war, Trump has maintained that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
Potential Federal Gas Tax Holiday
As consumers bear the cost of the war through higher gas prices, Trump expressed support on Monday for Congress suspending the federal gas tax. When asked how long the tax suspension should last, he said, “until it’s appropriate.”
AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.50, a 50% increase since the war began in February.
Right now, the federal gas tax is set at 18.4 cents per gallon on gas and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel. This does not include state taxes, which are often higher.
According to a University of Pennsylvania analysis, if the federal gas tax were suspended between June 1 and Oct. 1, a household filling up a 15-gallon tank once per week would save about $35.
Some Democrats argue that suspending the federal gas tax could prolong the war indefinitely. Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Monday that the president should suspend the war altogether.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau.
