NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran. It’s a move he can’t do on his own, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are already pushing for such a pause. Supporters believe a suspension could provide relief for struggling families and businesses. But the tax accounts for a small portion of what consumers pay for gas — and critics argue it won’t significantly lower costs. The federal gas tax also funds highway and public transit programs, and some warn that suspending it could carry longer-term ramifications for funding.
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