<div>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:<a href="mailto:press@KeepAmericaAffordable.com">press@KeepAmericaAffordable.com</a>April 11, 2017  Americans for Affordable Products Releases New Polling on Congress’ Border Adjustment Tax More Than Six in Ten Voters Oppose Ryan/Brady Proposal; More Than Half Unlikely to Vote for Member of Congress Supporting It Washington, D.C. – Americans for Affordable Products (AAP) – a collection of more than 400 businesses and trade associations seeking to stop the Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) – released new polling showing strong public opposition for a trillion-dollar tax increase on middle-income families costing them $1,700 more per year. The survey undertaken by The Tarrance Group among 800 likely voters from April 2-5 found a strong majority (63 percent) of voters oppose the Border Adjustment Tax, including nearly half (46 percent) who strongly oppose it. There is majority opposition to it among voters in states with competitive U.S. Senate races (66 percent) and among voters in states that were competitive in the 2016 Presidential election (62 percent), as well as among key voting blocs, including women (70 percent) and seniors (63 percent). Voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when they learn about the potential economic impact it could have on them, particularly upon hearing costs for food, clothing, gasoline, medicine and prescription drugs would increase, including paying more in monthly car payments. Additionally, voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when learning of the increases in unemployment generally and losses in retail jobs specifically. And a strong majority of voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when they learn it could result in profitable, multi-national companies paying less in taxes. Finally, a majority (56 percent) of voters say they would be less likely to vote for their Member of Congress if they support the Border Adjustment Tax. “The Border Adjustment Tax is a deeply flawed policy that is widely opposed by voters and threatens any Republican supporting it,” said Joshua Baca, spokesperson for Americans for Affordable Products. “As voters learn the Border Adjustment Tax would result in higher prices for everyday necessities they purchase in exchange for large, profitable, multi-national companies operating virtually tax free, they completely reject the policy as a non-starter. Plain and simple: it is time to listen to the American people, sideline the Border Adjustment Tax, and advance tax reform that lowers rates and eliminates loopholes exploited by special interests.” Americans for Affordable Products represents the largest employment sector in the country and speaks for nearly one in four jobs in our nation totaling over 42 million. To view a summation of the survey data, <a href="https://keepamericaaffordable.com/getobject.aspx?file=recess-memo">click here.</a> To obtain a full list of the AAP coalition, <a href="https://keepamericaaffordable.com/content.aspx?page=About">click here.</a> Americans for Affordable Products is a coalition of job creators, entrepreneurs, business leaders and consumers united against higher prices on everyday necessities. To learn more, please visit: <a href="http://www.keepamericaaffordable.com/">www.KeepAmericaAffordable.com.</a> <div class="indented"><div class="indented">To schedule an interview with an Americans for Affordable Products representative, please email <a href="mailto:press@KeepAmericaAffordable.com">press@KeepAmericaAffordable.com.</a></div></div> ###   To: Interested PartiesFrom: Americans for Affordable ProductsDate: April 11, 2017 RE: April Recess Memo   <a href="http://www.barrons.com/articles/why-the-border-adjustment-tax-should-be-killed-1489814286">Barron’s </a>recently noted the Border Adjustment Tax “would bring uncertainty and disruption to the U.S. economy.” That reality is beginning to set in for Members of Congress as they pivot their attention to comprehensive tax reform in earnest. Returning home for the April recess, Members will encounter constituents eager to see Washington fix the broken tax code, but deeply opposed to paying more for the things they need so some profitable corporations can operate tax free. The reality is setting in for many that the controversial Border Adjustment Tax is a “<a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/simplify-simplify-simplify/article/2007470">poison pill</a>” to enacting the pro-growth, comprehensive tax reform that President Donald Trump is calling for, and American consumers and job creators badly need. Opposition to the Border Adjustment Tax is widespread among Senate and House lawmakers, and more importantly among voters. Survey research commissioned by the Americans for Affordable Products confirms that voters are growing more opposed as they learn more about the issue. The Border Adjustment Tax Is Remarkably Unpopular Proposal With Voters The Tarrance Group fielded a <a href="https://keepamericaaffordable.com/getobject.aspx?file=polling-memo">nationwide survey among N=800 likely voters </a>from April 2-5, 2017. This survey examined a variety of issues, including tax reform with a specific focus on the Border Adjustment Tax. On the Border Adjustment Tax, this poll found that it is a remarkably unpopular proposal. A strong majority (63 percent) of voters oppose the Border Adjustment Tax, including 46 percent of voters who strongly oppose it. There is majority opposition to this proposal among voters in states with competitive U.S. Senate races (66 percent) and among voters in states that were competitive in the 2016 Presidential election (62 percent), as well as among key voting blocs like women (70 percent) and seniors (63 percent). Voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when they learn about the potential economic impact it could have on them. Voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when they learn they would pay more for food, clothing, gasoline, medicine and prescription drugs, and are opposed to paying more in monthly car payments. Additionally, they are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when learning of the increases in unemployment generally and job losses in retail jobs specifically. And a strong majority of voters are more likely to oppose the Border Adjustment Tax when they learn it could result in profitable, multi-national companies paying less in taxes. Overall, a majority (53 percent) of voters disagree with the central premise of Border Adjustment Tax proponents: they are not willing to pay more for essential goods in exchange for helping to create jobs in America. Finally, a majority (56 percent) of voters say they would be less likely to vote for their Member of Congress if they voted in favor of the Border Adjustment Tax. 1     Lack of Momentum and Support This data makes clear why in the last two weeks alone, a number of Republicans have expressed their concerns and outright opposition to the proposal:  <ul><li>Senators Rob Portman (R-OH): “Let’s go for a more traditional approach [than Border Adjustment Tax] at this point and see if we can build consensus around</li></ul><div class="indented">that.” (CNBC, 3/29/17)</div> <ul><li>Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI): “I don’t think the Border Adjustment Tax has a chance of passage.” (Mic, 3/28/17)</li></ul> <ul><li>Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA): “You aren’t going to hear anything about border adjustment in the Senate Finance</li></ul><div class="indented">Committee.” (Bloomberg BNA, 4/4/17)</div>  <ul><li>Representative Ron DeSantis (R-FL): “But I think when you do the border adjustment, it creates problems because it’s effectively going to raise taxes on low-and middle-income folks in terms of the things that they buy, and I don’t know</li></ul> that that’s a winner for us economically.” (FOX Business, 4/4/17) <ul><li>Representative Roger Williams (R-TX): “Instead of the Border Adjustment Tax, Williams argues that conservatives need to get serious about cutting expenses to</li></ul>make a tax reform effort deficit-neutral.”(McClatchy, 4/3/17)  <ul><li>Senator Luther Strange (R-AL): “Right now, knowing what I do about it, I would not [vote for the Border Adjustment</li></ul><div class="indented">Tax].” (FOX Business, 3/30/17)</div> <ul><li>Representative Chris Collins (R-NY): “We’re not united yet [on the Border Adjustment Tax], there’s no question</li></ul><div class="indented">about it.” (FOX Business, 3/30/17)</div>  <ul><li>Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA): “No, I’m not [in favor of the Border Adjustment</li></ul>Tax].” (FOX Business, 3/27/17) <ul><li>Representative Greg Walden (R-OR): “[H]as misgivings about Ryan's tax plan, largely because of the Border Adjustment</li></ul>Tax.” (The Oregonian, 4/5/17)   Desperation by the American Made Coalition The “American Made Tax Dodging Coalition” has enthusiastically embraced the Border Adjustment Tax. Their members have a history of exploiting American tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, while hardworking Americans pay more. If the Border Adjustment Tax becomes law, members of their coalition will essentially pay nothing in taxes. We anticipate the American Made Coalition will double down in their support and seek to spend millions of dollars on misleading advertising in an effort to secure a sweetheart deal for their members. Our Mission Over The April Recess We will take the political and economic realities of the Border Adjustment Tax directly to voters across the country over the April recess and ensure they are educated on the negative impact the Border 2   Adjustment Tax would have on their pocketbook. Our coalition is organizing roundtables, events, scheduling meetings, speaking to local press outlets and talking to local decision makers about why we support tax reform without the Border Adjustment Tax. We will run multi-faceted campaigns in key states across the country and spread our message across digital and social media platforms. The Hard Truth Opposition to the Border Adjustment Tax is growing because of simple economics and unfavorable political realities. American families would be saddled with increased costs for everyday essentials such as food, clothing, medicine and gasoline to the tune of $1,700 per year. Furthermore, over 42 million American jobs would be threatened under the Border Adjustment Tax. Instead of cutting wasteful spending, Congress would be imposing a trillion-dollar tax on consumers while large, multi-national companies pay virtually nothing. The reality is that the Border Adjustment Tax is an economic and political loser that Members of Congress should oppose. If not, voters will hold them to account at the ballot box in 2018. ###                                        3</div>

Survey Finds Majority of Voters Oppose Border Adjustment Tax

Survey Finds Majority of Voters Oppose Border Adjustment Tax

Americans for Affordable Products

A survey of likely voters polled by the Tarrance Group from April 2 to April 5 shows that 63 percent of voters oppose the GOP’s proposed border adjustment tax and that 56 percent of voters say they would be less likely to vote for a member of Congress who supports the tax, according to an April 11 release by Americans for Affordable Products.

Americans for Affordable Products Releases New Polling on Congress’ Border Adjustment Tax

A survey of likely voters polled by the Tarrance Group from April 2 to April 5 shows that 63 percent of voters oppose the GOP’s proposed border adjustment tax and that 56 percent of voters say they would be less likely to vote for a member of Congress who supports the tax, according to an April 11 release by Americans for Affordable Products.