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Trump Proposes Using Tariff Money to Tackle the National Debt
Can tariff income really pay down the national debt?
PublishedDec 12, 2025
Can tariff income really pay down the national debt?
Can Trump's tariffs pay down the debt, fund rebate checks, and eliminate the income tax?
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