September 24, 2021
Sanity Check: Does Government Know How to Spend Your Money Better Than You?
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Sanity Check: Does Government Know How to Spend Your Money Better Than You?

Do you think the government can spend your money wisely, better than you? Think carefully.
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Do you think the government can spend your money wisely, better than you? Think carefully.

Sanity Check on Trade

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Sanity Check on Big Government

If Trump said that the government knew how to spend your money better than you do, you would likely think he has turned crazy.

But tariffs do the same thing. They are a tax on consumers and/or businesses that import goods.

When Trump raises tariffs, not only is he picking winners and losers, he is also spending your money by making businesses and/or you pay more for goods.

Trump even bragged about it!

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