american companies are taxed at one of the highest rates anywhere in the world. my economic team is developinged historic tax reform that will h reduce the tax rate on our company so they can compete and thrive anywhere and with anyone. >> sean: president trump talking about his efforts to bolster the economy during his joint address to congress earlier this week. e earlier today the president issued a tweet regarding thent recent gains in america stock market writing... austan goolsbee as well as a host of the ever successful lou dobbs tonight show, consumer confidence is high. but i am a big believer in the tax plan.