Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that President Biden will continue to work on deficit reduction by proposing tax increases, despite the growing debt. Buttigieg highlighted that the proposed tax increase would not affect those making less than $400,000 per year.
Key Points
Biden aims to continue deficit reduction efforts
Proposed tax increase excludes those making less than $400,000 per year
Pros
President Biden's commitment to deficit reduction
Proposed tax increases target those making more than $400,000 per year
Cons
Growing national debt under President Biden's administration