Aerospace firms back U.S. tax overhaul

• About 90 aerospace companies have signed a letter to Congress, stating a set of changes Republicans proposed last year will make them more competitive globally and help create U.S. jobs.
• The plan would cut the U.S. corporate tax rate to 20% from 35%, permit immediate deductions for capital investment and introduce a border adjustment tax system.
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