" The Estimate also states: "We do not know the status of this arrangement.

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But we also know that such a strategy is not necessarily going to do down well with the rest of the world at a time when many other countries are dealing with the same problem.

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An FTT would crimp economic growth and thus would reduce total tax revenue, not increase it and finally, we do indeed have several FTTs currently and also know that they crimp economic growth and thus reduce total tax revenue.

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We also have phrasebook apps for when you want to order a beer or book a hotel room on the go but do not know the lingo.

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But it is certainly reassuring to know that not only do we have the talent and expertise right here at home - but also that they have been so publicly acknowledged.

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