Could Trump's tariffs replace the income tax? Here's what economic policy experts say

During the campaign, President Donald Trump floated an "all tariff policy" he said would replace federal income tax. Here's what economic policy experts say.

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President Donald Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China.
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Here's what could get more expensive under Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening, slapping a 25% wholesale tariff on both Mexico and Canada at once.
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Here’s what could get more expensive under Trump’s tariffs

President Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening.
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Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.
The New York Times - Jan. 26
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Inc. - Jan. 22
Trump's New Tariffs Could Lead To More Expensive Video Games, Expert Says

One of the first executive orders that President Trump discussed on Monday after his inauguration was a new 25% tariff for Mexico and Canada that is expected to become effective February 1 . A ...
GameSpot - Jan. 21
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Michael McLean, an analyst at Barclays, identifies a key date on the trading calendar.
MarketWatch - Jan. 21
Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.
The New York Times - Jan. 10

Could Trump's tariffs replace the income tax? Here's what economic policy experts say

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