A new provision in the House-passed tax bill could deter foreign investment in the US. Section 899 allows the government to tax foreign companies from countries deemed to levy unfair taxes on US firms. The Global Business Alliance estimates this could cost the US 360,000 jobs and $55 billion annually, significantly impacting economic growth. While proponents argue it protects US interests, critics warn it could harm American workers and trigger a trade war. The Senate will debate the measure's fate, impacting foreign investment and potentially Trump's economic agenda.

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