Core Points - The tax reform legislation is facing a stalemate due to Republican representatives from high-tax states insisting on raising the SALT deduction cap, which has led to difficulties in passing the bill [1] - Trump attempted to persuade key Republican members from blue states to drop their opposition to the tax reform bill but was unsuccessful [1] - The current proposal suggests increasing the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $30,000, which some Republican members still find insufficient [1] - A proposal to raise the cap to $40,000 for individuals earning $751,600 or less was made, but it only applies for four years before decreasing for lower-income groups [1][2] - Trump expressed frustration with the SALT group, suggesting they wait until after the tax legislation is passed to push for further increases [3] - The bill also faces opposition from conservative Republicans who demand deeper cuts to Medicaid and nutrition programs [4] Group 1 - The tax reform bill is stalled due to demands from Republican members from high-tax states for a higher SALT deduction cap [1] - Trump met with Republican members to persuade them to support the tax reform but did not succeed [1] - The proposed increase of the SALT deduction cap is still considered inadequate by some Republican members [1] Group 2 - A new proposal to raise the SALT cap to $40,000 for certain income brackets was introduced but has limitations [1][2] - Trump suggested that Republican members from high-tax states should wait for the tax legislation to pass before seeking further increases [3] - Conservative Republicans are pushing for more significant cuts to Medicaid and nutrition programs, complicating the tax reform bill [4]

美国众议长约翰逊：我们正按计划推进（税改立法草案）。 ...

我可没有对（延长2017年立法生效的减税法案）草案丧失信心。 美国总统特朗普：难以想象会有民主党议员不投票支持税改草案。 ...

美国众议院自由派党团干部会议主席Andy Harris在结束与总统特朗普的会面时表示：特朗普在实现自己 主张的税改方面还有很长的路要走。 ...

美国众议院Dusty Johnson：总统特朗普对税改立法草案的（谈判）现状感到满意。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Trump denies losing patience with the tax reform bill and expresses a desire to strengthen Medicaid and Medicare [1] Group 1 - Trump is focused on enhancing healthcare programs, indicating a potential shift in policy priorities [1] - The statement reflects ongoing discussions around tax reform and healthcare funding [1]

特朗普否认对税改法案失去耐心。 ...

智通财经5月20日电，美国总统特朗普表示，不通过税改法案的替代方案是大规模增税。 ...

不过，有民主党人指责这份法案是在"劫贫济富"，是以上千万美国人的医保为代价，"给最富有的1%群 体再送上万亿美元减税大礼"。就连一些共和党议员都因质疑该法案是在"开具无法兑现的支票"而表示 反对。（央视新闻） 当地时间5月18日晚，在一场罕见的周日深夜投票中，共和党人在美国国会众议院预算委员会推进了他 们的涉税改法案。这项被美国总统特朗普形容为"伟大又美丽"的法案，预计将在本周晚些时候正式提交 给众议院表决。据悉，这项法案价值数万亿美元。 ...

美国众议长约翰逊：我们"几乎就要"达成税改协议。 非常相信我们将完成税改立法谈判。 ...