Trump Economic Adviser Admits Tariffs Are Paid by Americans

Trump's Tariff Policy Exposed

• 🎯 For years, the Trump administration insisted that foreign countries pay tariffs, a core argument used to justify the policy.
• 💡 The administration claimed that when tariffs were placed on China, for example, China paid the tariffs, and the US won.

Kevin Hassett's On-Air Admission

• 🎙️ In a critical moment, Trump's top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, was asked about the implications if tariffs were deemed unconstitutional.
• 💸 Hassett admitted that whoever cut the check for the tariffs would receive a refund, a statement that immediately contradicted the administration's public stance.
• 🔍 When pressed, Hassett explained that the importer is typically the one who pays the tariff and would be the first in line for a refund.

The Reality of Tariff Payments

• 📉 The transcript clarifies that American importers pay tariffs at the port, and these costs are often passed on to consumers through higher prices.
• 🗣️ This admission by Hassett is described as a