The top 5% will benefit from Trump's tax plans while the rest of America pays more, a new analysis says

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• Former president and GOP nominee Donald Trump has proposed a slew of tax changes.
• His tariff and tax-cut plans will benefit America's top 5% and hit lower-income workers, says a left-leaning think tank.
• With the economy top of mind for many voters, tax policy will be significant in the election.

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