Commerce secretary says Trump is considering gas tax CNBC » U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday confirmed that President Donald Trump is open to raising federal fuel taxes, saying it’s logical to charge drivers for road improvements. Three years ago, Ross denounced calls to raise the gas tax, saying it would hurt the middle class. The idea has divided Republicans, many of whom worry that raising the federal fuel levy will offset the benefit of recently passed GOP tax cuts. By Michelle|2018-02-27T13:31:46-08:00February 22, 2018|Fuel Tax, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News|Comments Off on Commerce secretary says Trump is considering gas tax Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again Gallery Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options Gallery With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options Thousands of Bridges In ‘Urgent Need of Repairs’ Gallery Thousands of Bridges In ‘Urgent Need of Repairs’ Getting There: Congestion pricing isn’t coming to Spokane, but these roads aren’t free and never were Gallery Getting There: Congestion pricing isn’t coming to Spokane, but these roads aren’t free and never were