Trump just dropped a bombshell — he's seriously considering eliminating income taxes entirely in the U.S., funding the government through tariff revenue instead. This would be a massive shift in fiscal policy, essentially moving the tax burden from individuals to imported goods. If this actually goes through, we could see major ripple effects across markets. Lower tax burdens might boost consumer spending power, but aggressive tariffs could trigger trade tensions and inflation pressures. Worth watching how this plays out for both traditional markets and risk assets.
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GateUser-e87b21ee
· 12-01 03:10
It's this trap of tariffs again, it feels like the world is going to be in chaos.
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LiquidationOracle
· 12-01 02:51
Tariffs for income tax? If this trap can work, then hell has frozen over. The prices of imported goods skyrocketing directly blows up consumers' Wallet.
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digital_archaeologist
· 11-29 18:11
Eliminate income tax? This guy really dares to think that, can tariff revenue hold up...? Feels like we're heading for a trade war again.
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CoffeeNFTs
· 11-28 04:00
If this policy really takes effect, the US stock market is going to be on a roller coaster... The key is how those tariffs will be passed on, in the end, it's still the consumers who will bear the cost.
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StealthDeployer
· 11-28 04:00
Tariffs changed to consumption tax? This logic is absurd... The prices of imported goods will directly To da moon, and in the end, it's still the consumers who pay the bill.
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TheShibaWhisperer
· 11-28 03:58
Tariffs support the government? Brother, this idea is a bit crazy. In the end, isn't it the common people who pay the bill?
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GasFeeDodger
· 11-28 03:57
Tariff system? What is this guy thinking, the price of imported goods will rise and in the end, we are still the ones who pay.
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ArbitrageBot
· 11-28 03:54
With this tariff, domestic inflation will go crazy.
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DustCollector
· 11-28 03:41
Tariffs for income tax? This game is quite big, it feels like it's going to cause a stir.
Trump just dropped a bombshell — he's seriously considering eliminating income taxes entirely in the U.S., funding the government through tariff revenue instead. This would be a massive shift in fiscal policy, essentially moving the tax burden from individuals to imported goods. If this actually goes through, we could see major ripple effects across markets. Lower tax burdens might boost consumer spending power, but aggressive tariffs could trigger trade tensions and inflation pressures. Worth watching how this plays out for both traditional markets and risk assets.