US Tariff Proposals
Lot of nonsense being spoken by both sides.
 

 
  Basic Economics of Tariffs comments to antonw@ix.netcom.com

Tariffs are paid by the importing company to US government.

If President of US adds a 20% tariff to a $10 Item
sold by Exporter company to Importer company,
Importer company pays $2 to the US Government.

Three microeconomic possibilities, choose one
US company add some or all $2 to the selling price and consumer pays.
US company eats some or all of the $2 Consumer and Importer pay
Importer company bargains with Exporter company for a lower price. Everyone absorbs the $2.

Two Macroeconomic events will happen, sorry, no choice
All three micro activities will happen to US importing companies

Slow down of US economy with inflation

 


Return to
 

2024 Candidate Tax Proposals

Personal Income Tax

Tax Expenditures

Estate tax

m