TOBY SHAPSHAK: Trump’s taxes vs TikTok trade tiff
The former ‘Apprentice’ star’s trade war with Chinese apps is a huge tech story, but it’s been overshadowed by his tax evasion
01 October 2020 - 05:00
The convoluted state of US President Donald Trump’s tax affairs is a useful metaphor for the ongoing drama around the banning of Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat. Or, to put it plainly, it is as clear as Covfefe.
Who wouldn’t want to pay $750 in taxes in the year you’re elected president of the US and serve your first year in the White House?..
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