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Trump's Tariff Rollbacks Slash $800 Billion in Debt Reduction

11/22/2025

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Congressional Budget Office says rollbacks of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy eliminated $800 billion in debt reduction over next decade.
Tariff rate declined from 20.5% to 16.5%, cutting deficit savings from $3.3 trillion to $2.5 trillion.
Following Republican losses in November elections, Trump announced tariff removals on goods including tea and juice.
Despite changes, debt exceeds $38 trillion, and economists say tariffs may raise prices and disrupt the economy.

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Congressional Budget Office says rollbacks of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy eliminated $800 billion in debt reduction over next decade.
Tariff rate declined from 20.5% to 16.5%, cutting deficit savings from $3.3 trillion to $2.5 trillion.
Following Republican losses in November elections, Trump announced tariff removals on goods including tea and juice.
Despite changes, debt exceeds $38 trillion, and economists say tariffs may raise prices and disrupt the economy.