Yes, the whole intent of the tariffs was to reduce the debt! While the $2000 would be nice, the debt will still remain.
Exactly!
Initially, the intent of Tariffs by our Founding Fathers was to FUND THE GOVERNMENT.
That lasted until 1912, which, in itself is pretty remarkable, based upon Human Nature and the GREED of Mother Government and her minions.
But it’s been downhill for, ‘We The People’ ever since. :(
Taxation is THEFT! Government-caused Inflation is THEFT!