[Video] - Idiot Trump Proposes Creating Government Agency That’s Existed For CENTURIES

[UltimaOnline]

 

[winners]

What he said is true. In the US, dumb people are even voting dumber people into their government.

 

[Leongsam]

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Donald Trump's proposal to establish an "External Revenue Service" (ERS) is centered around his economic policy strategy, particularly his focus on tariffs and duties as a means of generating revenue. Here's why he advocates for this:

• Tariff Revenue: Trump has expressed intentions to increase tariffs significantly, especially on imports from countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. The ERS would specifically focus on collecting these tariffs, which he views as a way to bring more revenue into the U.S. government, potentially reducing reliance on other forms of taxation like income taxes. This aligns with his campaign promises to shift the tax burden away from American citizens onto foreign entities through trade policy.
  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/tr...e-collect-revenue-foreign-sources-2025-01-14/
  https://apnews.com/article/irs-trump-tax-revenues-tariffs-eef2ab6930a8672a418af27f61efaed8
• Trade Policy Enforcement: By establishing a new agency dedicated to this task, Trump aims to emphasize and possibly streamline the collection of duties and tariffs, which are currently managed by various agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). His rhetoric suggests dissatisfaction with existing trade agreements and a desire to enforce what he perceives as fairer trade practices, where countries "that make money off of us with Trade" are charged more directly for access to the U.S. market.
  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/external-revenue-service-trump-tariffs/
  https://time.com/7206986/trump-external-revenue-service-tariffs-taxes/
• Symbolic and Political Messaging: The creation of an ERS also serves a symbolic purpose, paralleling the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) but with a focus on external revenue. This could be seen as part of Trump's broader political narrative of America First, emphasizing that foreign entities should contribute more financially to the U.S. economy. Critics, however, have pointed out that this might be more of a rebranding or marketing tactic rather than a substantive change in policy execution, given that the functions are already performed by existing governmental bodies.
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/14/trump-external-revenue-service-tariff
• Economic Independence: Trump's economic vision includes reducing the U.S. trade deficit and promoting domestic manufacturing through protectionist measures. By focusing on tariff collection through a dedicated service, he aims to underscore his policy of economic nationalism, where tariffs serve both as a revenue source and a tool for negotiation or punishment in trade disputes.
  https://www.foxbusiness.com/politic...xternal-revenue-service-collect-foreign-money
  https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-external-revenue-service-purpose-2014874

However, there's skepticism regarding the practicality and necessity of creating such an agency:

• Existing Framework: Tariffs are already collected by existing agencies like CBP, which raises questions about the operational need for a new entity. Critics argue that this might complicate rather than simplify the process, and it would require Congressional approval to establish, which might not align with Trump's general aim to reduce government bureaucracy.
  https://www.politico.com/live-updat...external-revenue-service-for-tariffs-00198155
  https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-ne...e-service-heres-what-new-agency-will-collect/
• Economic Impact: Economists express concerns that higher tariffs could lead to increased costs for U.S. consumers and potentially provoke retaliatory tariffs from other countries, impacting U.S. exports negatively. The idea that tariffs would be paid by foreign countries rather than domestic consumers is also contested, as importers typically pass these costs onto American buyers.
  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025...al-revenue-service-to-collect-foreign-revenue
  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/trump-external-revenue-service-tariffs-.html

In summary, Trump's push for an External Revenue Service is part of his broader economic strategy focusing on trade policy, revenue generation through tariffs, and a symbolic gesture towards reducing the tax burden on American citizens while asserting that foreign countries should pay their "fair share." However, the proposal has met with considerable skepticism regarding its necessity, effectiveness, and actual impact on U.S. economic policy.

 

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