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U.N. Secretary-General Calls for Wealth Tax on Pandemic Profiteers

HeadlineApr 14, 2021

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on governments to impose a wealth tax on rich people who have profited from the pandemic. A recent report found the world’s wealthiest have seen their fortunes surge by $5 trillion since the start of the pandemic.

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