Carbon Tax Proposal Would Drive Up Transportation Costs For Consumers

January 10, 2022 Siddhant Goyal

Date of Publication: Nov 05, 2018

Author: By: Dan Eberhart

Summary:

The trucking industry is facing enormous headwinds. Trade policy, rising fuel costs, and a severe driver shortage are all increasing the cost of doing business. With 70% of consumer goods still moved by truck, Rep. Carlos Curbelo’s proposal to impose a carbon tax would increase consumer costs.

Link to Full Reading:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daneberhart/2018/11/05/carbon-tax-proposal-would-drive-up-transportation-costs-for-consumers/