Economy: President Reagan letter to MT (concern at US budget deficit) [fell by one third between 1986 and 1987;"my views on the potential harm of increased taxes have not changed"; with supporting documents] [declassified 2007 & 2021]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Venue: | White House |
| Source: | Reagan Library: WHORM BE 004 (497500-497999) |
| Editorial comments: | Supporting documents released in 2021 follow the President's letter. The President's letter itself was released by the Cabinet Office in 2007 under FOI 246199; a copy is in the Thatcher MSS. Margaret Thatcher’s original letter is at the end of this bundle of documents. |
| Importance ranking: | Key |
| Word count: | 5pp |
| Themes: | MT contacts with Ronald Reagan, Conservatism, Leadership, Foreign policy (USA), Monetary policy, Public spending & borrowing, Taxation, Economic policy - theory and process |
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