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Trump's Tariffs Generate Billions for the US, Raising Economic Debate

Trump's Tariffs Generate Billions for the US, Raising Economic Debate

The U.S. government is making more money from tariffs, which are taxes on goods coming into the country.

This year, the money collected has doubled.

Trump thinks this is a good thing, especially since recent tax cuts.

Experts say the tariffs could bring in trillions of dollars over time, but they might also make things more expensive for people.

This shift could hurt people with less money because the tariffs cause everyday goods to cost more.

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