"Revenge tax" being yanked from "big, beautiful bill," Bessent says

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Source: Axios

Updated 4 hours ago


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has asked Congress to remove a controversial "revenge tax" provision of the "big, beautiful bill" after striking a deal on global corporate taxes, he said said Thursday.

Why it matters: The provision worried global investors, as it gives the president the authority to tax foreign holdings of U.S. investments. Some worried it would slow the flow of foreign capital into the U.S.

Now, the provision also known as Section 899 appears likely to be stricken from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has passed the House and is pending before the Senate.

Driving the news: After months of dialogue, "we will announce a joint understanding among G7 countries that defends American interests," Bessent posted on X Thursday afternoon.

A Biden-era deal for minimum global taxes on corporations "will not apply to U.S. companies," Bessent wrote.

"Based on this progress and understanding, I have asked the Senate and House to remove the Section 899 protective measure from consideration" in the sweeping tax legislation.

"This understanding with our G7 partners provides greater certainty and stability for the global economy and will enhance growth and investment in the United States and beyond," he wrote.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/06/26/trump-revenge-tax-budget