Marc Gerson commented on the border adjustment mechanism proposal included in the House Republican tax reform "blueprint" following criticism of it by President-elect Trump. "Based on the policy reasoning and the revenue perspective, this is an essential component of the blueprint," Gerson said. "It's not a standalone provision that can get pulled out and you can still have the full bill."

Mr. Gerson's comments were also included in the Bloomberg BNA International Tax Monitor's January 18, 2017 article, "Trump Comments on U.S. Import, Export Taxes Roils Reform."