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President Trump proposed a $2,000 dividend for Americans funded by tariff revenue, but officials and experts cast doubt on its feasibility, with questions about qualification criteria and the source of funds, especially given current tariff revenues and legal considerations.
Despite a record increase in tariff revenue, the funds are not being used to mitigate the government shutdown, which is caused by political deadlock. The tariffs generate billions, but this money is frozen in the Treasury's general fund and cannot be allocated to pay furloughed workers unless Congress passes specific legislation. Democrats criticize the tariffs for raising prices and argue they are insufficient to fund essential government services, while the White House blames the shutdown on Democrats.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warned that striking down President Trump's global tariffs could lead to the 'end of the United States,' emphasizing the tariffs' importance for national security and revenue, amid a court ruling that tariffs under the IEEPA are illegal and could be challenged at the Supreme Court.
The Congressional Budget Office reports that U.S. tariffs will reduce deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, mainly through increased revenue, despite concerns about their negative impact on economic growth and investment.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects a significant increase in revenue from tariffs imposed by President Trump, which will primarily be used to reduce the federal debt rather than provide rebates to Americans. He also discussed potential impacts on the economy, including the possibility of lower interest rates to stimulate growth, and emphasized the focus on paying down the debt.
President Trump's tariffs are generating significant revenue for the U.S. government, potentially reducing the national deficit by up to $2.8 trillion over a decade, but they are unlikely to reverse the overall $37 trillion debt due to their limited scale compared to total government spending. The tariffs mainly impact consumers through higher prices, especially affecting lower- and middle-income households, and may increase costs for national security hardware.
President Trump has been imposing tariffs on foreign goods to increase federal revenue, reduce trade deficits, and encourage domestic manufacturing, but questions remain about who ultimately bears the cost of these tariffs and where the collected money goes.
"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer expressed strong support for former President Donald Trump's proposal to make tips tax-free, highlighting its potential benefits for restaurant employees and the industry. However, the Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget estimates the policy could reduce federal revenue by $150 to $250 billion over a decade.