Trump says he would support suspending the federal gas tax

Trump says he would support temporarily suspending the federal gas tax, a move that would require congressional action. NBC News reports he framed the suspension as temporary and contingent on it being appropriate. The New York Times notes Congress would have to agree to any suspension and that the tax cut would not fully offset price increases since the war began. PBS NewsHour adds that the president cannot unilaterally suspend the tax and emphasizes the need for congressional approval. Across outlets, the tax rate is described as about 18 cents per gallon, with the timing and duration described as pending legislative action.