SD says Swedish economy is
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof.” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees.

No, not 100 percent. And it probably won't work, but as far as is reasonable, I agree. We have more muscle if needed," SD's fiscal policy spokesman Oscar Sjöstedt says.

It is difficult to adapt to Trump's whims, he continues.

Sjöstedt claims that SD "fought to include" reduced gasoline and diesel taxes in the spring budget and to try to lower taxes below EU minimum levels. Increased child benefit was discussed, but it did not receive support.

We ended up with the idea that it is a more accurate way to increase the housing allowance, precisely to address economically weak families with children and not to give allowances to high-income earners with children, he says.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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