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.
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- During his election campaign event in Las Vegas, Donald Trump highlighted his support for the hospitality industry by vowing to eliminate taxes on gratuities, a move appreciated by many service sector employees who heavily rely on tips due to Nevada's minimal wage policies.
- In contrast, Democratic President Joe Biden has faced criticism from Trump for his asylum restrictions, which include expelling individuals who illegally enter the US-Mexico border without processing their asylum requests, a policy that affects many immigrants working in low-paying jobs in sectors like the hospitality industry.
- Amidst the US Presidential election campaign, both Trump and Biden are actively courting the support of voters in 'Swing States' like Nevada, where the hospitality industry is a significant employer, offering jobs with minimum wages supplemented by tips.
- The hospitality industry, a crucial part of the Las Vegas economy, has been a topic of interest during this year's election campaign, with candidates discussing issues like tip revenue being subject to taxation and the need for a fair wage for hospitality workers.
- In a bid to secure the support of the American public, Trump's election campaign promises have stretched beyond taxes and immigration, touching upon expanding economic growth opportunities within the nation, including the hospitality industry that relies heavily on a stable minimum wage and tip revenue.
- After Donald Trump's announcement of eliminating taxes on gratuities for the service industry, both parties have been actively discussing election campaign promises related to workers' rights and wage relationships, including the minimum wage for hospitality workers and the decriminalization of tip earnings.
