U.S.A. - Trump vows to eliminate tax on gratuities.
In a fresh pledge to secure support from individuals in the service industry, US presidential contender Donald Trump announced during a rally in Las Vegas that his administration will cease imposing taxes on tip money. The city, renowned for its gambling scene, hosts a large number of employees working in the hospitality and hotel sector. These professionals are subject to minimal wage policies as per individual state regulations, which are insufficient for a comfortable living in the United States. Most of them heavily rely on tips to make ends meet.
Nevada, where Las Vegas falls, is known as a "swing state" - a region that can't be positively affiliated with either the Republicans or the Democrats. Therefore, both Trump and sitting Democratic President Joe Biden are scrambling to make a considerable impact on these undecided voters. However, Trump has limited powers to bring about the change in taxation of tip money; he needs legislative support from Congress for that.
Trump lashes out against migrants
As is customary at most of his campaign events, Trump unleashed a tirade against immigrants, describing them as an "assault" on the African-American and Latin American communities. He claimed that migrants are invariably responsible for the decline in wages. Many of these refugees, escaping poverty, violence, and political turmoil from their native countries, find low-paying jobs in the hospitality sector, food industry, and construction sites in the US. Frequently, these workers lack legal status and job security and are easily exploitable.
Trump criticized his challenger Biden for allegedly being fawning towards immigrants. Less than a week ago, Biden increased asylum restrictions at the US-Mexico border. The updated guidelines permit the expulsion of individuals who have illegally entered the country without processing their asylum requests.
