Conservatives and liberals have been debating who was paying for tariffs. We finally have an answer.

[Zincwarrior]

Manufacturers pay the tariffs

No dipshit. Importers pay the tariff. That means consumers. Thats the point.

 

[Hafar1014]

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Liberals claimed that Americans were footing the bill.

Conservatives claimed that foreign countries were paying for the tariffs.

Today’s launch of the refund portal is effectively the government admitting that the "bill" was picked up by Americans, and the courts have ruled that money shouldn't have been taken in the first place.

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning...

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Then why hasnt inflation increased. Because tariffs lower demand wich lowers prices

 

[Hafar1014]

No dipshit. Importers pay the tariff. That means consumers. Thats the point.

Nope I dont have to buy but but manufacturers have to sell. Demand drops and prices drop. Thats why we have low inflation with tariffs. Consumers dont pay tariffs

 

[Care4all]

Manufacturers pay the tariffs

AMERICAN Importers pay the tariff to U.S. Customs when the foreign manufactured product arrives in a U.S. port , the foreign manufacturers, DO NOT pay the tariff.

 

[Hafar1014]

AMERICAN Importers pay the tariff to U.S. Customs when the foreign manufactured product arrives in a U.S. port , the foreign manufacturers, DO NOT pay the tariff.

Consumers dont pay them thats the point. Manufacturers will lower prices when demand drops. Thats how they pay

 

[Zincwarrior]

Nope I dont have to buy but but manufacturers have to sell. Demand drops and prices drop. Thats why we have low inflation with tariffs. Consumers dont pay tariffs

Legally, the importer is LITERALLY the one paying the ariff. I know you MAGAs are illiterate, but occasionally you should educate yourself before posting.