“Trump also suggested he would eliminate income tax and institute higher tariffs to fund the Government”
The federal government spends about $6 trillion/year.
That’s about $20,000/year/American citizen.
Taxing $15 Big Macs or even two million $60,000 Teslas is not going to cover that amount of spending.
I think most of my comment breezed past you. No IRS, no DOE maybe minimal Dept of Ed., Tariffs, strengthened industrial sector etc.
Not looking to fund the Gv’t on Tesla or big mac sales. It’s a gestalt with lowered spending, tariffs, small VAT, increased industrial base.
One of the things that is very different in Europe is that you do need to add a tip onto the bill at a restaurant. That is because your waiter is getting paid well to just deliver your food and do their job properly.
Unlike in the USA where waiters and waitresses get a lower minimum wage than any other person working in the USA.
The other thing about restaurants in Europe is that you have to ask for the bill. That dropping off the bill when you are done with your meal or desert is considered PUSHY.