Tariffs
What President Trump says about tariffs
Trump says tariffs are "a tax on a foreign country."
This is not remotely close to true, as the dictionary defintion is " an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports." This is reiterated in this CBS News report.
"When Tariffs cut in, many people's Income Taxes will be substantially reduced ..."
This is not remotely close to true, as outlined in this CBS News report.
Trump is using tariffs pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal crossings
A small fraction of fentanyl comes from Canada, as outlined in this US News and World Report article. In particular in the article, " It should be noted that the vast majority – more than 86% – of individuals sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in fiscal 2023 were U.S. citizens, according to government data."