Could tariff revenue actually replace income tax? With recent policy shifts, this question is gaining traction. Would such a swap stabilize federal revenue or trigger economic turbulence? What's your take on this trade-off?

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RektButSmiling

· 12-03 07:11

Nah, this idea sounds pretty radical... using tariffs as a substitute for income tax? Feels like drinking poison to quench thirst—in the end, it's still ordinary people who pay the price.

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LayoffMiner

· 12-02 11:54

Ha, if it's really going to be played like this, who will foot the bill? In the end, isn't it still the consumers?

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SmartContractDiver

· 12-01 15:12

ngl this idea sounds like a fantasy, really worried about ordinary people...

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 11-30 21:49

Ngl, this idea sounds very naive... Tariff revenue sources are unstable, how can we expect it to support federal finances, really?

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Liquidated_Larry

· 11-30 21:49

Ngl, switching tariffs for income tax? Sounds pretty good, but the reality might be super complicated...

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DaoGovernanceOfficer

· 11-30 21:48

ngl tariff-as-income-tax replacement is literally just regressive taxation with extra steps. the data suggests consumer burden would spike like 30-40% depending on import elasticity... but sure let's pretend this is "revenue stabilization" lmao

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0xSherlock

· 11-30 21:45

Tariff changes to consumption tax? Sounds ideal, but in practice, it might cause chaos in the world...

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ser_ngmi

· 11-30 21:40

Ngl, this thing sounds nice, but in reality, it's just shifting the tax burden elsewhere; the common people still have to foot the bill...

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FastLeaver

· 11-30 21:39

Nah, this idea sounds ridiculous... Can tariff revenue replace income tax? Are you dreaming?