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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Anton Arandia

Could You Get a Trump Account? The 'Grown-Up' Version Being Modelled on Australia, Explained

US President Donald Trump Jr during a press conference. (Credit: Screengrab/White House Press Conference)

A proposed investment scheme backed by US President Donald Trump has attracted widespread attention after supporters described it as a 'grown-up' version of Australia's long-running superannuation system.

Known as the Trump Account, the proposal forms part of the Republican-backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and would create tax-advantaged investment accounts designed to help Americans build long-term savings from childhood. While the idea has drawn comparisons with Australia's compulsory superannuation model, there are several key differences between the two systems.

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