A Highway to Nowhere: Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Hits Roadblock The trucking and construction industries have long relied on the federal gas tax to fund critical infrastructure projects, including highway construction and maintenance.
It's no surprise they're opposing President Trump's proposal for a gas tax holiday. The debate reveals deeper complexities of our transportation system.
One primary concern is that a gas tax holiday would deplete the Highway Trust Fund, which relies on these taxes to finance crucial projects.