Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Reason: 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
August 08, 2026
August 08, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to Reason:
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The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
Food-related taxes are rising in popularity, though they hurt restaurants and customers--and may even fail as a revenue-raising tool.
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Last month, as part of its 2027 budget, the D.C. Council approved a 20-cent fee on carrier-f . . .
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The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
Food-related taxes are rising in popularity, though they hurt restaurants and customers--and may even fail as a revenue-raising tool.
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Last month, as part of its 2027 budget, the D.C. Council approved a 20-cent fee on carrier-f . . .