Biden Wants to Bump Up Corporate Taxes & The US Could Actually Ban TikTok
Mar 8, 2024
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President Biden's plan to increase corporate taxes, Congress potentially banning TikTok, Netflix entering the boxing arena with Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, Applebee's and IHOP teaming up, and a preview of the Oscars.
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Biden plans to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy, contrasting with Trump's tax policies.
US Congress could ban TikTok, signaling a shift against Chinese tech influence and sparking tensions between US and China.
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State of the Union Address and Tax Policies
President Biden delivered a State of the Union address highlighting his economic achievements, focusing on tax policies. He emphasized his plan to raise taxes for corporations and billionaires if reelected, contrasting with Trump's potential extension of tax cuts. The $6 trillion tax difference between the candidates poses a significant financial impact, underscoring a key difference in their economic policies.
TikTok Ban and US-China Tensions
TikTok faces potential US ban as a key House committee approves legislation giving its Chinese owner time to divest. The app alerted users for support, sparking US-China tensions. This move signals a shift against Chinese tech influence. Concurrently, China intensifies efforts to remove American technology, seen with Apple's declining iPhone sales and espionage cases.
Netflix's Sports Entertainment Move with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight
Netflix enters sports entertainment with a live Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, diverging from traditional sports broadcasting strategy. Despite skepticism, Netflix aims to pair live sports with documentaries for a unique offering. The fight generates buzz despite concerns over authenticity, highlighting Netflix's cautious approach in this competitive entertainment space.
Episode 275: Neal and Toby break down the biggest business takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union speech where he stated he wanted to bump up taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Plus, why Congress could actually ban TikTok and Netflix gets into boxing with a Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight. The guys share their stock and dog of the week and Applebee's and IHOP are joining forces? And finally a full preview of the Oscars this upcoming weekend.