Just before midnight, Trump took to social media to claim that billions of dollars would soon start flowing into the U.S. thanks to new tariffs.

But here’s the reality: while tariffs can make foreign exports more expensive and less competitive, they’re paid at the point of import — and the cost is usually passed on to U.S. consumers.

In an all-caps post, the former president wrote:

> “THE ONLY THING THAT CAN STOP AMERICA’S GREATNESS WOULD BE A RADICAL LEFT COURT THAT WANTS TO SEE OUR COUNTRY FAIL.”

He was referring to an ongoing case in the U.S. Court of Appeals, which is currently reviewing whether he overstepped his authority by imposing these so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.

Here’s how the new rates look:

Syria: 41%

UK: 10%

Brazil: 10% "reciprocal" rate + 40% executive levy, totaling 50% (linked to Bolsonaro’s prosecution)

EU: A 15% baseline (including prior tariffs), meaning products like cheese, which typically face a 14.9% duty, will now be taxed at 15% — not 29.9%.

Since the announcement late last Thursday, governments worldwide have been scrambling to strike deals and avoid these border taxes — fearing investment losses, trade disruptions, and job cuts. 😶‍🌫️

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