Tax on Mexican imports would ‘easily pay for the wall’, says Trump spokesman
US President Donald Trump wants to pay for his proposed southern border wall by slapping a 20% tax on imports from Mexico.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Mr Trump has discussed the idea with congressional leaders and wants to include the measure in a comprehensive tax reform package.
Mr Spicer spoke to reporters on Air Force One as Mr Trump flew back from a Republican retreat in Philadelphia.
He said that taxing imports from Mexico would generate 10 billion dollars (£7.9 billion) a year and “easily pay for the wall”.
Mr Spicer said discussions are continuing with politicians to make sure the plan is “done right”.
But he said it “clearly provides funding” for the wall.
Source: PA
