Ask HN: Should tariff war revenue be spent: Farmers, Kids, Fund the Shutdown
Tariff revenue is near $190 billion for 2025 so far. That money could keep the government running, pay for at least a $10b subsidy for American farmers, or provide adequate social services for women and children.
They raised the debt limit by $4,000,000,000,000 ($4T) in May of 2025 and are already out of money, and so we're at "shutdown showdown" again.
How should the tariff revenue be spent to help the United States?
They raised the debt limit by $4,000,000,000,000 ($4T) in May of 2025 and are already out of money, and so we're at "shutdown showdown" again.
How should the tariff revenue be spent to help the United States?