Trump Again Claims Tariffs Will Result in Large Income Tax Cuts

[Mac-7]

DOGE supposedly uncovered trilions in fraud.

fraud is more difficult to prove than waste

But he has saved billions

 

[berg80]

Who in the world is telling him that this madness is even possible?

I doubt it's Bessent. He knows better. Maybe Lutnick?

I think the driving force behind the tariff fantasy is Navarro. The WSJ published a story a few weeks ago about how Bessent and Lutnick took advantage of Navarro having a meeting outside the West Wing to talk trump off the tariff cliff. It's what lead to the delay in the imposition of the tariff increases with the exception of China.

 

[Mac1958]

I think the driving force behind the tariff fantasy is Navarro. The WSJ published a story a few weeks ago about how Bessent and Lutnick took advantage of Navarro having a meeting outside the West Wing to talk trump off the tariff cliff. It's what lead to the delay in the imposition of the tariff increases with the exception of China.

Yeah, I keep forgetting about him.

Shit better happen pretty quick here.

 

[berg80]

fraud is more difficult to prove than waste

But he has saved billions

DOGE has made a big impact on Washington. But government spending is up.​

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/29/doge-impact-washington-spending-100days-00316587

 

[berg80]

Yeah, I keep forgetting about him.

Shit better happen pretty quick here.

You can sense the desperation with Lutnick out there yesterday touting a deal the regime really didn't have yet. Q1 GDP was reported to be in contraction today. The port of LA is predicting a 30% drop in imported cargo, trucking companies are laying people off. The real tariff impact is around the corner so Dotard's minions in the regime on the economic team are sweating bullets.

 

[bendog]

fraud is more difficult to prove than waste

But he has saved billions

actually he has NOT. We're awash in INCREASING DEFICIT SPENDING BY TRUMP AND HIS MAGA CONGRESS. The only difference is who gets the cash.

Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent more than $200 billion more in first 100 days than last year

Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[berg80]

actually he has NOT. We're awash in INCREASING DEFICIT SPENDING BY TRUMP AND HIS MAGA CONGRESS. The only difference is who gets the cash.

Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent more than $200 billion more in first 100 days than last year

Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.

www.cbsnews.com

In terms of risk/reward DOGE has been a colossal failure.

 

[Mac-7]

I think the driving force behind the tariff fantasy is Navarro. The WSJ published a story a few weeks ago about how Bessent and Lutnick took advantage of Navarro having a meeting outside the West Wing to talk trump off the tariff cliff. It's what lead to the delay in the imposition of the tariff increases with the exception of China.

Without tariffs how would you deal with china?

Business as usual?

 

[Mac-7]

actually he has NOT. We're awash in INCREASING DEFICIT SPENDING BY TRUMP AND HIS MAGA CONGRESS. The only difference is who gets the cash.

Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent more than $200 billion more in first 100 days than last year

Despite President Trump's promise of cuts, the federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same time period last year.

www.cbsnews.com

Congress has not passed a new budget so if spending is up its biden’s budget

 

[berg80]

Without tariffs how would you deal with china?

Business as usual?

Tariffs can be part of a comprehensive, well thought out plan to hold China responsible for unfair trade practices. What Dotard is doing is just plain recklessly stupid.

 

[Mac-7]

Tariffs can be part of a comprehensive, well thought out plan to hold China responsible for unfair trade practices. What Dotard is doing is just plain recklessly stupid.

The problem with your plan is that its all just words with no action

Talk is cheap when you are out of power

 

[JohnDB]

True receipts from tarrifs....as reported by GROK.




Tariff revenue for the U.S. government in April 2025 is estimated at $15.9 billion, according to Treasury data cited by
Investopedia.

This marks a significant increase from $9.6 billion collected in March 2025, driven by new tariffs implemented starting April 5, including a 10% baseline tariff on most imports and higher rates on specific countries like China (up to 145%). However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported collecting over $500 million from new reciprocal tariffs since April 5, contributing to a broader $21 billion from trade actions since January 20, 2025, suggesting the $15.9 billion figure aligns with monthly totals.

Some sources, like the Tax Foundation, project higher annual estimates, but for April specifically, $15.9 billion is the most consistently reported figure.

 

[Clipper]

Government Dems taking MY money and pretending to pay taxes with it isn't pay taxes.

Your delusions are really precious.

But keep trying.

 

[Clipper]

You can sense the desperation with Lutnick out there yesterday touting a deal the regime really didn't have yet. Q1 GDP was reported to be in contraction today. The port of LA is predicting a 30% drop in imported cargo, trucking companies are laying people off. The real tariff impact is around the corner so Dotard's minions in the regime on the economic team are sweating bullets.

Let's start calling it an "import tax" because that's exactly what this is.

Plus, it will be a blast watching Trump's & his fellow MAGA travellers as their heads explode.

 

[JohnDB]

Pay close attention to the FACTS and ignore the opinion.
Inventories for retailers are high to avoid the tarrifs and started to build-up before Trump was elected.

Meaning....nobody is stupid. Everyone has a plan to not deal with China.