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Shocker: CBO data contradicts President Donald Trump's oft-repeated claim that tariffs are bringing in "trillions" of dollars for the United States. buff.ly/ETIe4ZT

buff.lyThe federal government just posted the largest deficit since COVIDTax revenue increased by about 3 percent last year, but spending increased twice as fast. And interest payments on the debt cost more than $1.1 trillion.

12/10/26, 11:45 am9 reposts17 likes

44 LIGHTS

@44lights.bsky.social

Every Mainer who uses Heating Oil (over a million) will pay an additional $3500-4000 this winter season. HO up 80 pct. 275 gallon tank that has to be refilled 4-5 x during the cold months. That’s deadly inflation. (Canada exports huge diesel).

Polly Dogood

@pollydogood.com

The Colonists took some Offence at Duties laid without their Consent. The Constitution hands the Power to lay Duties to Congress, which might at least ask to see the Receipts.