Revolutionary or Reckless? Trump Wants Tariffs Instead of Income Tax

Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate income tax altogether and replace it with tariffs is more than just bold; it’s exactly what America needs.

Donald Trump has never shied away from controversy, and his latest idea is no exception. The proposal to eliminate income tax altogether and replace it with tariffs is more than just bold; it’s exactly what America needs. This radical shift would take our federal government’s revenue generation back to what our Founding Fathers originally intended. Moreover, it would bring back American jobs and revitalize the American dream.

Our Founding Fathers envisioned a nation where the federal government funded itself through tariffs and excise taxes, not through the intrusive and punitive income tax system we have today. The income tax, introduced in 1913 with the 16th Amendment, has grown into a monster that penalizes hard work and stifles innovation. By reverting to tariffs, we honor the original economic framework of America, fostering a sense of national economic patriotism.