Trump's $5k to us if Repubs win midterm Post #825882 • Liberal Forum

Re: Trump's $5k to us if Repubs win midterm

jerra b · 2026-09-15T22:01:15+00:00

/////////// Paid by U.S. Importers: A tariff is a tax levied on foreign goods when they cross the border. This tax is paid directly by the American importing company, not by the foreign government. [1, 2] Passed to Consumers: To cover the cost of the tariff tax, American companies typically raise the retail shelf prices of their products. As a result, everyday American shoppers absorb the cost. [1, 2] The "Pay Yourself" Loophole: Financial analysts note that if a person receives a $5,000 government check funded by tariffs, they are essentially paying themselves back with their own money since those same tariffs raised the cost of their daily rent, groceries, and gas. [1, 2]////////// he should pay the money regardless if he wins or not. It is not his money.

Vegas » Today, 9:24 am » wrote: ↑
Today, 9:24 am
There is a word for that, but I just can't recall. What was that word...no, not dividends...what was it...oh yeah! Bribery.

/////////// Paid by U.S. Importers: A tariff is a tax levied on foreign goods when they cross the border. This tax is paid directly by the American importing company, not by the foreign government. [1, 2]
Passed to Consumers: To cover the cost of the tariff tax, American companies typically raise the retail shelf prices of their products. As a result, everyday American shoppers absorb the cost. [1, 2]
The "Pay Yourself" Loophole: Financial analysts note that if a person receives a $5,000 government check funded by tariffs, they are essentially paying themselves back with their own money since those same tariffs raised the cost of their daily rent, groceries, and gas. [1, 2]////////// he should pay the money regardless if he wins or not. It is not his money.