No income tax in favor of tariffs? “At some point in the future.” So says our president.

If tariffs reach that point, you wouldn’t be able to afford to buy much and the average American would suffer the most.

Look at some numbers

In Fiscal Year 2024, the U.S. government collected about $2.4 trillion in federal income taxes (primarily individual income tax) — which is one of the largest single sources of federal revenue. PBS+1

Tariff (customs duties) revenue is much smaller. Estimates vary depending on how recent policies are counted:
- About $77 billion in tariff and customs duties in FY 2024 under traditional tariff levels. USAFacts
- Under newer tariff policies, reports suggest around $195 billion collected for FY 2025 — still far below income tax levels. CRFB
- Some figures show around $257 billion in total tariff revenues so far in a given year under expanded tariff programs. PolitiFact

Are you willing to put the US economy at risk from the many variables associated with global tariffs?

Right now the lower 50% of American earners pay an effective tax rate of 3.7%. Is it worth paying more for virtually all you buy?

To me, such statements by your president demonstrate again how much he is out of touch with average Americans – and doesn’t really care.