Steve Moore Breaks Down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Tax Cuts, Energy Independence & AI Boom
Tax Reform, Deregulation, and 21st-Century Growth Take Center Stage
The America First Policy Institute hosted a dynamic one-on-one interview with Steve Moore, Senior Fellow and economist, to break down the passage of the historic One Big Beautiful Bill, outline the Trump economic agenda, and chart the path toward sustained American prosperity. In conversation with Matthew Henderson, AFPI’s Chief Government Affairs Officer, Moore celebrated hard-fought policy victories and laid out bold next steps to advance economic freedom and growth.
Key Speakers and Highlights
The conversation began with reflections on legislative momentum and a major win for free-market conservatives:
“I’ve been in Washington for 40 years—and this is one of the three or four best pieces of legislation I’ve ever seen.”
— Steve Moore, AFPI Senior Fellow
Moore praised the One Big Beautiful Bill as a transformational economic package. While not perfect, the bill delivers the most sweeping tax relief, deregulation, and pro-growth reforms in a generation—including the largest school choice investment in American history, expanded Health Savings Accounts, and the end of the electric vehicle mandate.
Steve Moore on Economic Growth, Tax Policy, and Trump’s Momentum
Moore highlighted the looming danger of a $4 trillion tax hike that was averted through swift action—and pointed to the flat tax as the ultimate goal:
“Failure was not an option. We dodged a bullet, and now we’re heading in the right direction—low, broad, simple taxes that drive growth.”
He called for further rate reductions and an America First approach to tariffs and corporate taxes:
“If there’s going to be a 15% tariff, why not a 15% corporate tax? Level the playing field—reward U.S. production.”
With second-quarter GDP coming in at 3%, Moore argued this is no fluke—it’s the start of a long-overdue boom:
“This could be the beginning of something big. Consumer confidence, business investment, job openings—it’s all moving in the right direction.”
The Trump Tech Boom: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Dominance, and Deregulation
Moore applauded President Trump’s focus on AI, robotics, and frontier technologies:
“We dominated the internet age. Now Trump’s making sure America leads the AI revolution, too.”
He emphasized that energy policy and deregulation remain central to economic and national security:
“Trump wants America not just energy independent—but energy dominant. Use oil, gas, nuclear, renewables. Use it all. And use it to win.”
Moore pointed to excessive regulations as a top concern for small businesses and innovation:
“When I speak to entrepreneurs, two out of three say regulation—not taxes—is their biggest burden. We’ve got to keep cutting red tape.”
Policy Wins and Forward Momentum
- Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, securing broad tax relief and economic reforms
- End of the electric vehicle mandate and expansion of school choice funding
- Largest HSA expansion in U.S. history, giving Americans more control over health care dollars
- Push for a 15% corporate tax rate to drive investment and jobs
- Support for AI and robotics leadership through innovation-focused deregulation
- Renewed focus on energy dominance and infrastructure reform
- Ongoing efforts to index capital gains to inflation, simplify the tax code, and unlock growth
The Verdict: The Next Chapter in America First Economics
As Moore declared in closing:
“We’re not done yet. We won the first quarter. Now it’s time to build on this momentum—with Trump leading the charge.”