💥 Tariff Fairy Tale vs. Economic Reality 💭

$TRUMP’s latest claim that “the U.S. will distribute tariff revenue to Americans” may sound heroic — but it collapses under economic scrutiny.

1️⃣ Imaginary Billions, Real Inflation

Trump boasts of collecting “hundreds of billions” from nations like Japan and South Korea — numbers that exist in speeches, not ledgers. Actual tariff revenue barely covers minor federal expenses. The result? Inflated rhetoric, real-world price hikes.

2️⃣ Americans, Not Foreigners, Pay the Bill

Tariffs are import taxes — paid by U.S. companies, not foreign governments. Those costs pass straight to consumers, raising prices on food, cars, and electronics. The true payer isn’t Tokyo or Seoul — it’s Main Street America.

3️⃣ The Myth of the “Tariff Dividend”

Even if all tariff revenue were redistributed, the sum would be pocket change compared to what families lose to inflation. The idea of a “tariff refund” is political theatre, not policy relief.

4️⃣ The Self-Inflicted Trade War

By taxing imports from allies, Washington risks undoing decades of partnerships. China, Japan, South Korea, and Europe are already signaling retaliation — threatening global supply chains and U.S. exports alike.

5️⃣ The Double Standard

No country has ever “earned” billions for America through tariffs as claimed. Tariffs don’t build prosperity — they make necessities more expensive. When leaders promise growth through penalties, the only thing that expands is inflation, not income.

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