Trump Team Now Claims Its Trillions in Tariff Revenue Are ‘Incidental’
Trump Team Now Claims Its Trillions in Tariff Revenue Are ‘Incidental’
In arguments before the Supreme Court, the White House backed away from its claims that President Trump’s tariffs were about raising revenue.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim, that the Trump team is now claiming tariff revenue is 'incidental,' is supported by multiple sources. However, the article presents a somewhat biased view by focusing on perceived inconsistencies in the Trump administration's arguments. There are contradictions between sources regarding Trump's stance on tariffs.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The Trump team now claims its trillions in tariff revenue are ‘incidental’.
- Verification Source #1: Reports that a lawyer for the Trump administration argued that raising revenue from tariffs is 'only incidental'.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the claim that the Trump administration argued that 'The fact that they raise revenue is only incidental'.
- Verification Source #4: Indicates Trump bragged about the revenue from tariffs.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm the Trump administration's lawyer argued the revenue was incidental during the Supreme Court case. Source 4 indicates Trump bragged about the revenue, which could be seen as contradictory.
- Claim: The White House backed away from its claims that President Trump’s tariffs were about raising revenue.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the idea that the administration is downplaying the revenue-raising aspect of the tariffs in the Supreme Court case.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that the administration is now claiming the revenue is 'only incidental'.
- Assessment: Supported. The sources indicate a shift in the administration's argument, suggesting they are now downplaying the revenue aspect.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'The fact that the raise revenue is only incidental,' Sauer said.
- Source 5: '“The fact that they raise revenue is only incidental,” he said. Within hours, though, Trump said his tariffs would help slash the deficit.'