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Experts Skeptical of Trump's $17 Trillion Tariff Claims

9/27/2025

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Economists criticized President Donald Trump's claim tariffs would yield $17 trillion.
Wayne Winegarden called Trump's figures meaningless, noting tariff costs are ignored.
Trump promised drug-cost reductions of 1,000% within a year.
Spokesperson Kush Desai backed the drug-cost claim as fairer for wealthy countries.
The article notes skepticism toward Trump's economic claims and differing expert opinions.

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Story summary

Economists criticized President Donald Trump's claim tariffs would yield $17 trillion.
Wayne Winegarden called Trump's figures meaningless, noting tariff costs are ignored.
Trump promised drug-cost reductions of 1,000% within a year.
Spokesperson Kush Desai backed the drug-cost claim as fairer for wealthy countries.
The article notes skepticism toward Trump's economic claims and differing expert opinions.