Where are the Liberal economic fearmongers, the ones claiming tarrifs will cause an economic colapse, and will trigger “trade wars,” cause inflation to explode, and bring the economy to its knees. They insisted tariffs would wreck the economy, destroy jobs, and make everything cost more.
Well, it’s June 2025 now, and those warnings have proven to be about as accurate as a broken clock.
The Truth About Tariffs and the American Economy
Let’s start with some hard facts you won’t hear from the usual suspects:
In just one month, the United States collected $23 billion in tariff revenue. That’s billions. Not chump change, not some “trade war” expense — cold, hard cash going straight into the government’s coffers.
Meanwhile, inflation is trending downward. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by over 3% year-over-year last quarter, marking a notable easing in inflationary pressure. At the same time, the job market remains strong, with the unemployment rate holding steady at about 3.7% — near historic lows.
Consumer confidence is also up, hitting a 12-month high in recent surveys. Americans are spending, investing, and planning for the future. The economy isn’t tanking. It’s growing.
How Did This Happen?
Tariffs, when applied strategically, have helped level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers. By making imported goods more expensive, tariffs encourage domestic production and protect key industries from unfair foreign competition.
Over the past year, U.S. manufacturing output has increased by over 5%, and employment in manufacturing sectors has risen by nearly 2 percentage points. The trade deficit, a sore spot for decades, has shrunk — indicating that America is buying less from abroad and producing more at home.
Why does this matter? Because a stronger manufacturing base means more jobs, higher wages, and a healthier economy for everyone.
The Shell Game the Left Tried to Sell
Critics insisted tariffs would spark global retaliation, causing prices to skyrocket and supply chains to collapse. Yet, despite some targeted countermeasures from trading partners, the feared economic apocalypse never arrived.
Instead, we’re seeing a more balanced trade environment, with the U.S. regaining leverage it lost in decades of free-trade excess. American businesses are investing, hiring, and innovating.
No, tariffs aren’t a cure-all, and they’re not without consequences. But the left’s wholesale panic? Completely overblown.
Who’s Paying the Price?
Opponents of tariffs often frame the debate as “hurting consumers.” But the reality is more nuanced. Protecting American jobs and industries benefits working families in the long term. Tariffs help preserve the economic base that supports communities across the country.
And with inflation cooling off, it’s clear the tariff impact on prices has been manageable — especially compared to other economic pressures like energy costs or supply chain disruptions.
The Bottom Line
The numbers don’t lie. The U.S. economy is not collapsing under tariffs. Instead, America is standing taller, stronger, and more self-reliant.
So, where’s the apology from the left-wing fearmongers who promised disaster? Still waiting. But here’s the truth: America wins when America produces.
