I get it in theory but has the government spending slowed at all? Putting a band aid on an axe wound at arguably the expense of the us citizen because the dumbass government can’t stop spending doesn’t equate to a win for me.We definitely all won as US citizens.
US debt $37 trillion.
US tariff collection since last April, $194 billion (which reduces said national debt).
But who cares, Orange man bad.
All of this AND how much of the tariff revenue has gone to pay down the debt? As far as I understand it, there is a slush fund that Trump reports to have for use at his discretion, including a recent farmer bailout (again) that was needed BECAUSE of the tariffs.I get it in theory but has the government spending slowed at all? Putting a band aid on an axe wound at arguably the expense of the us citizen because the dumbass government can’t stop spending doesn’t equate to a win for me.
We all want what we want so we approach policy with different lens, especially when it comes to victories or not. I want less support for people sucking off the government and cutting ridiculous projects and rooting out fraud (and guilty parties to hang). Thus far my side is 0-3
I actually love tariffs. Especially targeted ones. I just think there should be a little more strategy in my opinion. Crush China should be objective one$37 trillion in 10 months is a nice bandaid beats $0. But again it’s not the net result it’s who’s side wins. Unfortunately every tax payer looses on this deal like the orange guy or not. But the court ruled and I’m all for that. Sometimes it goes my way, sometimes not. I still respect the court.
Something tells me this won’t be the end of the Cheeto man trying to level the playing field with counties taking advantage of the US tax payer because of years of incompetent lawyers on both sides running things.
Was it needed? I follow the corn, soybean & beef market every week. All three are up since end of 2024. I guess it all helps a key industry.All of this AND how much of the tariff revenue has gone to pay down the debt? As far as I understand it, there is a slush fund that Trump reports to have for use at his discretion, including a recent farmer bailout (again) that was needed BECAUSE of the tariffs.


If it wasn't needed, then what was the point, to buy votes before the midterm with American's tax money? Sounds like a Democrat move to me.Was it needed? I follow the corn, soybean & beef market every week. All three are up since end of 2024. I guess it all helps a key industry.View attachment 89576View attachment 89577
The Trump administration has said it, because of retaliatory tariffs from China. "Severe financial losses caused by retaliatory tariffs" straight from the USDA under this administration.You said it was BECAUSE of the tariffs, making a reference to I assume prices ? A lot of Americans think prices are lower but they are not . I see it on social media.
Several people were convinced that there was not a market for soybeans and the farmers had to leave then rot in the fields. I would tell them no they can sell the beans at the local elevators and the response was “no they can’t “ …
Democrats are good at propaganda!!

Thanks for the correction.Search Assist
The money collected from Trump's tariffs goes to the U.S. Treasury's general fund, where it can be used for any government spending authorized by Congress. The tariff revenue is not earmarked for specific programs and is treated like other federal tax revenues
That's good and I'm glad to hear it. Why continue with the bailout then, seems unnecessary?Brian— they did refuse to buy soybeans for awhile. China then changed its tune and will buy a lot of soybeans? Will they continue, wait & see…
So food stamps social welfare programs and military contractor kickbacks