Donald Trump has proposed that tariffs could generate sufficient revenue to reduce or eliminate federal income tax, suggesting households might receive a $2,000 annual payment from tariff proceeds to counteract increased prices. Trump claims that within a few years, income tax could be significantly reduced or abolished due to tariff income, particularly benefiting households earning under $200,000. While Trump argues that tariffs protect American jobs and fund public services, critics highlight potential consumer cost increases and trade risks. Economists express skepticism, noting that last year tariffs generated $80 billion, a fraction of the over $2 trillion collected from income taxes. This proposal has sparked renewed debate on U.S. public service funding and the beneficiaries of such a policy change.