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Donald Trump: “I believe that tariffs paid for by foreign countries will…”

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President Trump 2026 State of the Union Address & Democratic Response

Published | Video Starts at 34:34

They're a little more complex, but they're actually probably better, leading to a solution that will be even stronger than before. Congressional action will not be necessary. It's already time tested and approved. And as time goes by, I believe that tariffs paid for by foreign countries will, like in the past, substantially replace the modern day system of income tax. taking a great financial burden off the people that I love. Right. Moving forward, factories, jobs, investment. And trillions and trillions of dollars will continue pouring into the United States of America because we finally have a president who puts America first. (34:34–34:45)

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