$1 Trillion in Expected Tariff Revenue Disappears

Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Congressional Budget Office dramatically reduced its tariff revenue projections, reflecting Trump's recent rollbacks and a deeper understanding of import flows.

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Economists who spoke with Newsweek warned that tariff revenues may be insufficient to finance Trump's $2,000 checks.

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-- Newsweek (@newsweek.com) Nov 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM

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Soon to be Zero dollars.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-11-23 12:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I dunno... maybe talk to that Saudi feller Trumpanzee was "negotiating" with. According to Trumpanzee he was going to invest a trillion... which is 80% of their current GDP... sooooooo... we know that is going to happen... all Trumpanzee needs to do is "spot" them for a while...

Trumpanzee knows that he's doing okay!!... He bought a casino once!

It's like watching money be laundered right in front of our eyes.

#2 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2025-11-23 03:06 PM | Reply

What, are these effing idiots kindergarten? Must be, as math geniuses they aren't!

#3 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2025-11-23 03:40 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Who woulda thunk.

#4 | Posted by bat4255 at 2025-11-24 06:21 AM | Reply

"Alternative numbers."

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-11-24 06:30 AM | Reply

So, um, any update on those dividend checks? Many families could use them to put food on their tables and simultaneously pay their rent...

#6 | Posted by catdog at 2025-11-24 07:57 AM | Reply

A nation is bankrupt when it cannot pay its bills, and will not play its debt. When one's creditors see that all one can do is pay off the service on the debt, but cannot pay the main amount, ever, it is all over.
Clearly, Trump sees that the only way to pay America's debt and not increase the taxes on his billionaire buddies is to take from the poor..so hello attack on SNAP, SS, Medicare, and so on.

#7 | Posted by Hughmass at 2025-11-24 08:12 AM | Reply

Of course it does.

#8 | Posted by fresno500 at 2025-11-24 11:22 AM | Reply

$1 Trillion in Expected Tariff Revenue Disappears

Has anyone checked the bathrooms at Mar a Lardo?

#9 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-24 11:33 AM | Reply

Why is this reported as if it's surprising or unexpected?

Trump actually saying something truthful should be reported as surprising or unexpected.

#10 | Posted by jpw at 2025-11-24 11:50 AM | Reply

$1 Trillion in Expected Tariff Revenue Disappears

Has anyone checked the bathrooms at Mar a Lardo?

#9 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-11-24 11:33 AM | Reply | Flag:

No stupid, CBO says it might not come in, most likely they think the SC will rule it unconstitutional which they won't. Plus the CBO also predicted we would have a sub 2% GDP under Trump when it's been closer to 4%.

#11 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-11-24 12:11 PM | Reply

"Plus the CBO also predicted we would have a sub 2% GDP under Trump when it's been closer to 4%."

Where do you get this information?

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025, according to the third and final estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
This growth followed a 0.6% contraction in the first quarter, resulting in a 1.6% annualized growth rate for the first half of 2025.
--AI Summary

#12 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-24 12:22 PM | Reply