In his message, Trump also criticized those who oppose the imposition of tariffs, calling them fools. According to him, the United States is earning trillions of dollars from tariffs and will soon be able to pay off the national debt, which stands at $37 trillion.
The president emphasized: “Every citizen (except those who earn high incomes!) will receive at least $2000 as dividends.”
After returning to presidential duties in 2025, Trump established trade tariffs for 180 countries and territories. According to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, by mid-September of this year, the government had earned approximately $90 billion from tariffs.
However, despite Trump's and his team's claims that the costs of tariffs are borne by foreign suppliers, in reality, the main financial burden falls on American importers, as noted by NPR. As a result, small businesses and consumers are facing rising prices.
The U.S. Supreme Court began examining the legality of the imposed tariffs on November 5, which had previously been deemed illegal by lower courts.
