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Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Over IRS Tax Leak

US President Donald Trump and his sons Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr, right, have sued the US federal government over tax leaks.  A new legal battle has erupted as President Donald Trump launches a sweeping $10 billion lawsuit against the U.S. government, accusing federal agencies of failing to protect his confidential tax information. The suit targets both the IRS and the Treasury Department, alleging that years of his private financial records were improperly accessed and leaked to media outlets he describes as politically hostile. The complaint argues that the unauthorized disclosure caused significant damage to Trump’s reputation, business interests, and public standing. It also claims that the leak stemmed from a politically motivated insider who exploited access to sensitive IRS systems. That individual has since been convicted, but Trump maintains that the government bears responsibility for allowing the breach to occur in the first place. The lawsuit, filed in fe...

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Canadian Market Wobbles Amid Tax Hike Concerns

 

In a climate of financial uncertainty, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, dipped to a five-week nadir. Investors, already grappling with rising long-term borrowing costs, now face the specter of increased taxation. This trepidation stems from anticipations surrounding the imminent federal budget, which may include tax hikes as a measure to balance the government’s heavy spending.

The index’s downturn reflects a broader sentiment of caution, with the energy sector seeing a 1.7% decline and technology stocks falling by 1.3%. The financial sector was not immune to the downturn, experiencing a 0.6% drop. These figures are emblematic of a market poised on the brink of potential fiscal tightening, as the government seeks avenues to bolster its coffers in the face of expansive fiscal policies.

As the market awaits the consumer price index report, expected to reveal a rise in inflation to an annual rate of 2.9%, the air is thick with anticipation. The outcome of this report, coupled with the federal budget’s tax proposals, will likely be pivotal in shaping the market’s trajectory in the coming weeks.

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