US: Treasury Secretary leaves open the possibility of reducing the tax on gasoline

Reducing the tax on gasoline is among the options being considered to alleviate consumers, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Glenn said today, while expressing her optimism that the US economy will perform well this year.

“We are looking at a number of actions we could take to reassure consumers. The petrol tax is something we have on the list,” Glenn told reporters in Denver, Colorado.

However, she did not hide her concern that the reduction in the tax on gasoline could benefit oil companies more than consumers.

He also said that a tougher monetary policy to fight inflation could lead to a recession, but added that the Fed could find the balance needed to achieve maximum employment and stabilize prices.

“I have confidence in the Fed that it will be able to bring inflation under control without causing a recession. And I see a good and strong economy which, despite the inflation and the problems caused by the Russia-Ukraine situation, I believe will do well. this year, “he said.

Referring to the sanctions against Moscow and the impact they may have on the US dollar, due to the search for alternatives to business from Russia and China, Janet Gellen expressed confidence that the US currency is so strong in the international market that no one else can compete with it.

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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