He stood before his followers and declared that every ordinary American could soon receive a sweeping new “dividend,” funded not by higher income taxes, but by tariffs on foreign goods flowing into the country. The promise sounded simple: at least a few thousand dollars per person, with wealthier households left out, and no painful trade-offs mentioned. Yet behind the fiery posts and bold claims, crucial details about who pays, who benefits, and how long it lasts remain unsettl… Continues… When evaluating this proposal, it is important to separate the emotional appeal from the underlying mechanics. Tariffs are taxes on imports,...
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