Trump is claiming tariffs brought in $18 trillion, and economists are pushing back hard.
On national TV, he said the U.S. took in more than $18 trillion in just 10 months because of tariffs, and compared it to Biden not reaching $1 trillion in four years.
What he’s pointing to isn’t direct government revenue.
The real number behind the headline is announced investment. Companies choosing to build factories and operations inside the U.S. to avoid tariffs rather than pay them.
That’s the core of the strategy: Pressure companies to reshore Shift global supply chains Use tariffs as leverage instead of just taxes
Actual tariff revenue is far lower, though still at historic highs in the hundreds of billions. The trillions figure comes from investment pledges tied to new plants, jobs, and technology spending.
Critics call the approach messy and disruptive. Trump calls it a win.
If a second term expands this strategy, especially against China and Europe, the pressure could funnel more capital into U.S. energy, manufacturing, and even crypto-related infrastructure.
This is macro policy used as a tool, not just a framework. Capital tends to move where power and incentives align.
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The heart of New York City is now lit up with huge Bitcoin displays, featuring quotes from Michael Saylor, Satoshi Nakamoto, and other crypto figures. One of the quotes reads, “It might make sense just to get some in case it catches on,” attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto.
Polkadot slipped below an important support level, and the move sparked a fresh wave of selling across the market. Traders had been watching this zone closely, so the break added pressure on sentiment and pushed short-term holders to exit.
The pullback doesn’t change the long-term outlook, but it does show how sensitive the market is right now. If buyers step back in and reclaim that level, momentum could stabilize. Until then, the market is likely to stay choppy as traders wait for clearer signals.
Ethereum’s biggest holders just moved about two hundred million dollars’ worth of ETH to exchanges, and the shift has people paying closer attention to where the market’s cost basis might be heading.$ETH
Bitcoin’s volatility is still running high, and one trader is calling out what they believe is manipulative price action behind the recent swings. The sharp moves are keeping the market on edge as traders try to make sense of what’s driving the behavior.