Recently, the political drama in the U.S. is even more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster, with twists and turns that leave people breathless. Trump is making a big splash again, loudly declaring: If the court rules his tariff policy unconstitutional, the U.S. will have to 'refund trillions of dollars,' even alarmingly stating that America might 'become a third-world country.' The moment this statement was made, public opinion exploded, leaving everyone shocked. If you didn't know better, you might think that the U.S. stands among developed countries solely supported by these tariffs!
Let's be honest, Trump's move is a typical empty threat, just like a child throwing a tantrum. Anyone with a basic understanding of economics knows that tariffs, on the surface, are taxes on imported goods, but in reality, it's the American people who end up paying. When companies face increased import costs, they can only raise product prices to ensure profits, and these added costs are ultimately passed on to ordinary consumers, leaving the American public in distress. Now Trump, surprisingly, turns the tables and claims that removing tariffs would cause the U.S. to collapse. This logic is simply absurd, akin to a thug collecting protection money saying, 'If I don't collect protection fees, the whole gang will fall apart.' It's utterly ridiculous.
In fact, the real issue behind this is not as simple as refunds or no refunds. Trump's tariff policies were forcibly implemented through executive orders, lacking a solid legal foundation from the very beginning, like building a skyscraper on a beach—unstable and precarious. Now that he faces the possibility of being ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, he throws out the 'refund trillions' line to scare people, trying to pressure the court. But everyone knows that the law won’t be intimidated by such threats. If it is indeed unconstitutional, regardless of whether you want to refund, you must comply with the law.
I have to say, Trump's recent actions have once again exposed his ruthless style of achieving his goals. He seems to have forgotten that a country's strength relies on technological innovation, sound economic policies, and a stable social environment, rather than relying on simple and crude means like tariffs. If the United States really faces refunds due to tariff policy violations, it would be self-inflicted and cannot blame others. I hope the U.S. decision-makers can be a bit clearer and not be led by such unrealistic threats. They should think seriously about how to formulate policies that truly benefit national development and not let the American people become victims of these erroneous policies.
