Trump Claims Tariffs Brought in Trillions of Dollars

[RhodyPatriot]

The problem is, like so many things he says, it's a lie. We aren't taking in anywhere near "trillions."

According to Co-Pilot:

How much money have the tariffs brought in?

Quick Answer: In 2025, U.S. tariffs have generated tens of billions of dollars, with estimates ranging from about $88 billion year-to-date through August to projections of roughly $300 billion annually under current policies.

Breakdown of Tariff Revenue in 2025​

• Year-to-date revenue: By August 2025, tariffs had raised $88 billion, with $23 billion collected in August alone.
• Effective tariff rates: Average effective tariffs rose from 2.4% in January to about 10–11.5% mid-year, reflecting aggressive new trade measures.
• Annual projections: Analysts estimate tariff collections could reach $300 billion annually, driven by baseline 10% tariffs on most imports and 30% tariffs on Chinese goods.
• Budgetary impact: The Congressional Budget Office projects tariffs could reduce primary deficits by $2.5 trillion over 11 years, assuming current rates persist.
• Political framing: President Trump has touted tariffs as generating “hundreds of millions” monthly, even proposing $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks to Americans.

Furthermore, if the tariffs are working and we have such a wonderful economy, why do 76% of Americans have a negative view of it?

Aren't you the guy who predicted that we'd be in a depression by now due to the tariffs?

(OK, it was the garbage media you read that was predicting it, you're off the hook.)

Have you read the new 150 year study the San Francisco Fed released proving that (as usual these days) the experts were all wrong and tariffs are actually deflationary?

Maybe Daily Kos didn't share that one.

Did you read, over the summer, about how the CBO admitted tariffs were cutting the deficit by nearly 4 trillion dollars?

Perhaps Herr Trump can be a bit, shall we say, "sloppy" with his language.

But pearl clutching at that seems a bit antiquated these days.

Besides, accounting for what we've already taken in, the massive deficit reduction, and projections based on trade deals and foreign investments?

The dude's probably right.

 

[Winco]

Why are you buying foreign products?

You yourself buy foreign products.


They are everywhere.
Sure, you'll soon list a few 100% American Made Products, and you'll try to say that proves your lame point about 'buying American'


Please boycott or refrain from buying any of the following products.

1. Levi’s Jeans (the vast majority are made in Mexico, Vietnam, China, etc.; only a tiny “Made & Crafted” premium line is still U.S.-made)
2. Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars (made in Vietnam/Indonesia/China; haven’t been made in the U.S. since 2001)
3. Weber Grills (most consumer models now made in China; only the Summit series is still assembled in the U.S. with imported parts)
4. Rubbermaid food storage containers (almost entirely made in China now)
5. Coleman camping gear (tents, coolers, lanterns – 95%+ made in China)
6. Huffy & Schwinn bicycles (both brands now 100% made in China or Taiwan)
7. KitchenAid stand mixers (assembled in the U.S. but many parts, especially motors, are from China now; only the very high-end commercial models are closer to “American”)
8. Nike sneakers (almost none made in the U.S.; even the “Air Force 1” that people think is American is made in Vietnam/China)
9. Craftsman hand tools (since Sears sold the brand to Stanley Black & Decker, most are now made in China/Taiwan with only a small “USA” sub-line left)
10. Harley-Davidson clothing & accessories (most T-shirts, jackets, gloves, etc. are made overseas; only the motorcycles themselves are still U.S.-assembled)
11. John Deere hats & T-shirts (virtually all apparel is imported)
12. Yeti coolers & drinkware (hard coolers made in the Philippines & China; only the soft-sided bags are still U.S.-made)
13. Igloo coolers (made in Texas until ~2018; now mostly China and Mexico)
14. Sharpie permanent markers (made in the U.S. until 2010s; now almost all made in Mexico/Brazil)
15. Bic pens & lighters (100% made in France or Mexico)
16. Glad trash bags & wraps (made in Mexico & China now)
17. Ray-Ban sunglasses (owned by Luxottica in Italy; made in Italy or China – very few U.S.-made pairs)
18. Apple iPhones, iPads, MacBooks (designed in California, 100% assembled in China)
19. Hershey’s chocolate bars (the cocoa and some ingredients are imported; many bars are now made in Mexico; the classic milk chocolate bar is still U.S.-made, but Reese’s, KitKat, etc. under Hershey are often Mexico)
20. Ford F-150 key fobs & many interior parts (even though the truck is assembled in the U.S., a huge percentage of components – especially electronics – are imported)

Most people see the American brand name, logo, or “corporate headquarters” and just assume the product itself is still made here. In reality, for almost all of these iconic brands, the everyday version you grab at Walmart, Target, Home Depot, or Amazon is no longer American-made at all.

 

[RhodyPatriot]

A fascinating read for those with an open mind:

150 Years Of Data Destroy Democrat Dogma On Tariffs: Fed Study Finds They Lower, Not Raise, Inflation | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

 

[Woodznutz]

Biden's economy was good. Compared to the rest of the world, US was doing well post covid.

Do you understand that Tariffs are essentially a tax? Because, I know you guys hate taxes. The money gained from tariffs goes to the US government. More of your dollars going to the US government under the guise that Trump has cut your taxes. He didn't cut your taxes, he cut elite wealths taxes.

The most modern use of tariffs is to protect domestic industries. But the way Trump is using tariffs is not for any of that.

Trump has basically given a tax cut to the elite wealth, and then introduced broad tariffs which is a tax, not on the elite wealth, but a tax on the average American. It's a double whammy.

What exactly about Biden's economy was he unfucking?

Trump has also said things like:

"Because of Doge we will be able to give a $5000 dollar check to every American"

"The American people will get a $2000 dollar check because of the tariffs"

Just bullshit.

He cut taxes for the elite rich, he raised your taxes through tariffs, he raised the deficit while cutting Medicaid (the very Medicaid that benefits a lot of red states). The shutdown was over the ACA, which again, the result of which will hurt the average American. The average American is clearly not benefitting from these actions.

Trump gave me a "$2200/yr. tax cut each year since his first term for a total of $15,000 saved. As I buy very little of anything tariffs haven't affected me.

 

[Concerned American]

You dumb shit, tariffs are taxes imposed on the country refusing to play fair. Trump's tariffs have resulted in more revenue which goes to support our American bureaucracies instead of taxing the American people. Plus, they are not set in stone as you so ignorantly portray. In some cases, draconian tariffs put on American goods are met with an equal tariff on their goods. You really have a shallow understanding of what is going on. Turn off the MSM and ignore your Democrat/Marxist minders.

The bottom line is they are a tax that you can CHOOSE to pay or not. If you don't want to pay those taxes--buy American-produced goods. Simple.

 

[Doc7505]

The problem is, like so many things he says, it's a lie. We aren't taking in anywhere near "trillions."

According to Co-Pilot:

How much money have the tariffs brought in?

Quick Answer: In 2025, U.S. tariffs have generated tens of billions of dollars, with estimates ranging from about $88 billion year-to-date through August to projections of roughly $300 billion annually under current policies.

Breakdown of Tariff Revenue in 2025​

• Year-to-date revenue: By August 2025, tariffs had raised $88 billion, with $23 billion collected in August alone.
• Effective tariff rates: Average effective tariffs rose from 2.4% in January to about 10–11.5% mid-year, reflecting aggressive new trade measures.
• Annual projections: Analysts estimate tariff collections could reach $300 billion annually, driven by baseline 10% tariffs on most imports and 30% tariffs on Chinese goods.
• Budgetary impact: The Congressional Budget Office projects tariffs could reduce primary deficits by $2.5 trillion over 11 years, assuming current rates persist.
• Political framing: President Trump has touted tariffs as generating “hundreds of millions” monthly, even proposing $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks to Americans.

Furthermore, if the tariffs are working and we have such a wonderful economy, why do 76% of Americans have a negative view of it?

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It appears that the Lincoln Group is made up of anti-Trumpists who seek to destroy Trump and his advances of government.
So any information coming from the L.G. is tainted and unreliable...

 

[Foxfyre]

Quite a few, base on food and Amazon shopping. You have, also. Foreign governments do no pay tariffs. Tariffs are paid out of the price charged to consumers, imposed by the country that established the tariff on incoming goods, in this case, it is the Trump administration, charging US Consumers.

Only if those customers are buying products from other countries. Buy American and zero tariff.

And there is also incentive for Americans to manufacture and distribute products that are made in America and very strong incentive for other countries to invest, manufacture, distribute here to take advantage of a wealthy American market and avoid the tariffs.

All in all, the economists not afflicted with TDS say that the cost to America and Americans will eventually even out and provide benefits that we otherwise wouldn't have. It can't happen overnight or within weeks or even months. But it will happen.

The world has taken advantage of us as well as expecting us to protect them and be their sugar daddy for far too long. That didn't become pervasive overnight either but we've endured it for many decades now. President Trump is doing what is necessary to fix that. He may or may not have time to succeed or even be entirely on the right track, but at least he's trying and it is already netting good things. (Including those tariff revenues and the massive investment other countries are putting into the American economy that in coming years will net us trillions.)

 

[sartre play]

To much wishful thinking.
Both party's are not doing their job.
TO Make the best effort possible, with the least lies & political propaganda.
We elect them so THEY do the hard work,
We do not have the money time or staff, TO EVULATE Every situation,
And work together for solutions.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Obama managed to pull the country out of the biggest recession in history. The "great recession", in less time.

And unlike Trump 45, Biden 46 left the economy better than he inherited it

You’re a delusional hack.
Obama drove the economy into the ditch by driving up energy costs on day one. Great Recession was manufactured propaganda by democrat Pravda.
Biden followed suit by reimposing Obama energy restrictions that trump had lifted in addition to printing $1400 weekly Covid checks.
You should not be allowed to vote.

 

[Correll]

The problem is, like so many things he says, it's a lie. We aren't taking in anywhere near "trillions."
....

1. From YOUR link.

The Congressional Budget Office projects tariffs could reduce primary deficits by $2.5 trillion over 11 years



2. Also, you left out "and investments".

 

[sartre play]

You’re a delusional hack.
Obama drove the economy into the ditch by driving up energy costs on day one. Great Recession was manufactured propaganda by democrat Pravda.
Biden followed suit by reimposing Obama energy restrictions that trump had lifted in addition to printing $1400 weekly Covid checks.
You should not be allowed to vote.

BOTH party's have made mistakes, Big & small.
We CAN NOT GET THEM TO IMPROVE if we continue to place blame.
Just because we cant except reality. NO perfect people No perfect party.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

BOTH party's have made mistakes, Big & small.
We CAN NOT GET THEM TO IMPROVE if we continue to place blame.
Just because we cant except reality. NO perfect people No perfect party.

No, democrats squeeze the economy as policy. Create more dependency and welfare votes.

 

[Concerned American]

And there is also incentive for Americans to manufacture and distribute products that are made in America and very strong incentive for other countries to invest, manufacture, distribute here to take advantage of a wealthy American market and avoid the tariffs.

And the price of the cheap cut-rate foreign product is more in line with American-made prices giving people an incentive to buy American.

 

[22lcidw]

You yourself buy foreign products.


They are everywhere.
Sure, you'll soon list a few 100% American Made Products, and you'll try to say that proves your lame point about 'buying American'


Please boycott or refrain from buying any of the following products.

1. Levi’s Jeans (the vast majority are made in Mexico, Vietnam, China, etc.; only a tiny “Made & Crafted” premium line is still U.S.-made)
2. Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars (made in Vietnam/Indonesia/China; haven’t been made in the U.S. since 2001)
3. Weber Grills (most consumer models now made in China; only the Summit series is still assembled in the U.S. with imported parts)
4. Rubbermaid food storage containers (almost entirely made in China now)
5. Coleman camping gear (tents, coolers, lanterns – 95%+ made in China)
6. Huffy & Schwinn bicycles (both brands now 100% made in China or Taiwan)
7. KitchenAid stand mixers (assembled in the U.S. but many parts, especially motors, are from China now; only the very high-end commercial models are closer to “American”)
8. Nike sneakers (almost none made in the U.S.; even the “Air Force 1” that people think is American is made in Vietnam/China)
9. Craftsman hand tools (since Sears sold the brand to Stanley Black & Decker, most are now made in China/Taiwan with only a small “USA” sub-line left)
10. Harley-Davidson clothing & accessories (most T-shirts, jackets, gloves, etc. are made overseas; only the motorcycles themselves are still U.S.-assembled)
11. John Deere hats & T-shirts (virtually all apparel is imported)
12. Yeti coolers & drinkware (hard coolers made in the Philippines & China; only the soft-sided bags are still U.S.-made)
13. Igloo coolers (made in Texas until ~2018; now mostly China and Mexico)
14. Sharpie permanent markers (made in the U.S. until 2010s; now almost all made in Mexico/Brazil)
15. Bic pens & lighters (100% made in France or Mexico)
16. Glad trash bags & wraps (made in Mexico & China now)
17. Ray-Ban sunglasses (owned by Luxottica in Italy; made in Italy or China – very few U.S.-made pairs)
18. Apple iPhones, iPads, MacBooks (designed in California, 100% assembled in China)
19. Hershey’s chocolate bars (the cocoa and some ingredients are imported; many bars are now made in Mexico; the classic milk chocolate bar is still U.S.-made, but Reese’s, KitKat, etc. under Hershey are often Mexico)
20. Ford F-150 key fobs & many interior parts (even though the truck is assembled in the U.S., a huge percentage of components – especially electronics – are imported)

Most people see the American brand name, logo, or “corporate headquarters” and just assume the product itself is still made here. In reality, for almost all of these iconic brands, the everyday version you grab at Walmart, Target, Home Depot, or Amazon is no longer American-made at all.

The time to do that was when this started decades ago. For some reason you Progressives do not want American to earn a fair living with the return of some manufacturing.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

The time to do that was when this started decades ago. For some reason you Progressives do not want American to earn a fair living with the return of some manufacturing.

Not when their objective is to destroy America as it’s known.

 

[Winco]

The time to do that was when this started decades ago. For some reason you Progressives do not want American to earn a fair living with the return of some manufacturing.

Complete Bullshit ^^^^^

Who fights for a Higher Minimum Wage...... (D)
Who opposes raising the Minimum Wage......(R)

Take your Bullshit Elsewhere.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Complete Bullshit ^^^^^

Who fights for a Higher Minimum Wage...... (D)
Who opposes raising the Minimum Wage......(R)

Take your Bullshit Elsewhere.

You all got the higher wages in California

How's that working out for you?

Hint: a disaster

 

[Winco]

You all got the higher wages in California

How's that working out for you?

Hint: a disaster

I don't live in CA.
Why don't you show me some FACTS about this ^^^^^

I live in WA, and the min wage is currently
$16.66 per hour, but it will increase to $17.13 per hour on January 1, 2026

Washington is doing quite well, thank you.

 

[Winco]

Why don't you actually educate yourself, it's not my burden. How's that?

I do quite well, thank you.

You can't back up a single claim you make.
That's NOT on me sweetie, that's on you.
And you refuse....... LAME.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I do quite well, thank you.

You can't back up a single claim you make.
That's NOT on me sweetie, that's on you.
And you refuse....... LAME.

Ask these people, asshole

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