But the numbers Say It’s Impossible
It was confirmed by President Trump on November 9th:
Not “we might.” Not “we’re considering it.”
A promise in writing.
But when you look at the numbers — it doesn’t make sense.
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The Good News vs. the Bad News
Trump said tariff money is bringing in “trillions of dollars” and the government will “soon start paying down huge debt.”
But, as of November 9, the government owes $38.1 trillion, not $37 trillion as claimed.
- Tariffs brought in $31.6 billion in September — that’s roughly $380 billion per year.
- The U.S. government spent $1.78 trillion more than it had in fiscal year 2025.
That deficit already includes the tariff money. So:
- Tariffs bring in $380 billion/year
- The government needs to borrow $2 trillion more each year
The math doesn’t add up.
How come the tariff revenue pay down the debt?
The Issue of Inflation
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