America
Trump Seeks to Lower Tax Burden on Americans
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External Revenue Service would generate new fees from foreign countries. BY JERRY MCGLOTHLIN
or decades, the internal Revenue Service has been the bane of many Americans’ exis- tence, a symbol of the over-
reach and complexity of the federal government. Despite persistent calls for flat
taxes, reforms, and even its outright abolition, the agency remains a fixture of American life, ensuring taxpayers dread April 15 every year. Enter Donald Trump, a figure
who has consistently challenged conventional wisdom. This time, his vision isn’t just about reforming the IRS — it’s about reimagining taxation itself. Trump proposes to have the IRS take
a back seat to a new ERS, an External Revenue Service that flips the script. Instead of taxing American citizens,
the ERS would focus on collecting tariffs, duties, and other revenues from foreign countries and entities benefiting from U.S. trade. Trump framed the plan as an
America First initiative, promising to reduce the burden on domestic taxpayers and generate government revenue from external sources.
pathway to address the trade deficit and federal debt.” Supporters of the ERS highlight
It is reminiscent of the president’s
promise to build a wall on the southern border and have Mexico pay for it — except this time the foreign payment plan is on steroids, as he’s proposing having other nations pay for goods and services used by Americans. “For far too long, we have relied
on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),” Trump wrote on social media, adding, “Through soft and pathetically weak trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves. It is time for that to change.” The ERS is built on a foundation
of tariffs and duties, similar to those enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. However, Trump insists the ERS
For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Through soft and patheti- cally weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the world, while taxing ourselves. It is time for that to change. I am today announcing that I will create the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to collect our Tariffs, Duties, and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources. We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start pay- ing, FINALLY, their fair share. January 20, 2025, will be the birth date of the External Revenue Service. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
is more than a rebranding of existing practices. His vision is to use tariffs strategically, shifting a significant portion of the nation’s tax burden to foreign countries and companies that export goods to the U.S. One trusted source inside the administration described to News- max the ERS as looking a lot like a “conservative version of Robin Hood.” “The concept
of taxing foreign nations to relieve American taxpay- ers is innovative,” said political ana- lyst Susan Harris. “It resonates
with populist sentiments but also offers fiscal conservatives a
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its potential to revive domestic indus- tries and promote economic indepen- dence. They argue that tariffs protect American manufacturers from unfair foreign competition and incentivize reshoring. A recent Congressional Budget
Office analysis found that tariffs could reduce the federal deficit significantly over the next decade, with only modest effects on consumer prices. Critics warn of unintended consequences. Tariffs often increase the cost of
imported goods, which can ripple through the economy and raise prices for American consumers. Skeptics also question whether tariffs alone can generate sufficient revenue to replace traditional taxes. The ERS proposal encapsulates
the tension between populism and conservatism in modern American politics. It challenges the status quo, asking whether a radical shift in tax policy could solve long-standing problems. Trump’s idea has reignited the
debate about how the U.S. funds its government and interacts with the global economy. For now, Americans are left
to ponder: Could an anti-IRS truly deliver on its promise of revenue relief? Or is this vision too ambitious to succeed in the complex web of global trade and domestic politics? But perhaps the bigger question
is: Will the proposed new stream of revenue into the coffers relieve the burden of government expenses for hardworking taxpayers, or will it finish up funding pork-laden bills that continue raising the national debt into the stratosphere?
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