You’re an idiot. Tariffs that were collected didn’t cost you a penny if you didn’t buy anything that was imported or the middlemen ate the tariff. A lot of you TDS buffoons do not understand how tariffs work. The rebate is gravy.
Rather than try to explain to you how math, basic economics, and the like work?
Let me just say this... I think it’s a terrible idea for the US economy, but I’ll make you a deal:
Completely eliminate the income tax and make tariffs 100000000000000000000000% Go for it. I will make that trade. I think it’s a terrible idea, but whatever, I couldn’t care less any more. I’ll spend - and save and invest - my money appropriately and you can get your wet dream.
Deal?