Tariffs have traditionally been viewed as trade tools — used for protectionism, negotiation leverage, or trade-balance correction. But under the administration that began in early 2025, tariffs are now being recast as a core element of U.S. fiscal strategy. Rather than just protecting industries, the sweeping import duty increases announced by executive order are positioned … Continue reading The $2.5 Trillion Question: How Trump Tariff Revenues Could Redefine the 2026 U.S. Budget