President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly asserted that tariffs imposed by the United States are contributing positively to the country's economic strength and wealth. He stated that tariffs are generating trillions of dollars in revenue, benefiting the stock market, general wealth, and the overall economy without causing inflation or other economic problems. Trump emphasized that consumers are not bearing the cost of these tariffs. He also highlighted that inflation has decreased to what he described as a "perfect number," with "hardly any inflation at all," and noted that 401(k) retirement accounts and the stock market are currently soaring. Additionally, Trump referenced a recent discovery of $29 billion in funds linked to tariffs, underscoring the substantial financial impact of tariff revenues. The U.S. Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) chair, Jared Miran, supported the absence of tariff-induced inflation, stating there is no evidence to suggest tariffs have driven inflationary pressures.
Trump: “Last week they found $29 billion and they couldn't figure out where it came from. I said, check the tariff shelf. And they said, 'How did you know that’s where it came from?'. We’re taking in billions and even trillions of dollars in tariffs”🤡 https://t.co/4fmIZ1KblV
Trump: Inflation is down to a perfect number. Hardly any inflation at all. 401ks and the Stock Market are soaring.
President Trump says 'there is hardly any inflation at all. Inflation is down to a perfect number.' Guess he didn't see PPI.