The Myth of Trump’s “Painless” Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles

Source: Bitcoin.com
by Jamie Redman

“The 47th President, Donald Trump, has declared his full support for imposing tariffs; beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, a 25% tariff will be levied on imports from Mexico and Canada, with a 10% tariff applied to imports from China. Discussions have also emerged about eliminating the U.S. income tax in favor of tariffs, with Trump supporters embracing his proposal, while Democrats champion taxation — legalized theft that punishes productivity. Conversely, MAGA appears oblivious to the fact that tariffs disrupt economic order, elevate consumer prices, and shelter inefficiency by protecting domestic industries from competition. Both sides of the political spectrum cling to deplorable ideas aimed at sustaining a bloated and dysfunctional government.” (02/02/25)

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