Courting C.E.O.s, Trump Says He Intends to Cut Corporate Taxes Again

Former President Donald J. Trump expressed his intention to reduce the corporate tax rate during a meeting with chief executives. The meeting took place at a Business Roundtable event and was attended by prominent leaders in corporate America, including Tim Cook, Jamie Dimon, Doug McMillon, and Charles W. Scharf. There was a sense of relief among the executives as Trump shared his plans, especially after concerns about his stance towards the business community in his potential second term. Trump’s speech was described as more measured than usual and he particularly emphasized his proposed tax cuts.