During a private meeting with Republican lawmakers, former US President Donald Trump proposed implementing a comprehensive tariff policy that would eliminate the need for income tax in the United States. This proposal, if implemented, would represent a significant shift in the country’s trade and fiscal policies and has drawn mixed reactions from experts. Critics argue that the policy could disproportionately impact lower- and middle-income Americans, while supporters view it as a potential solution to the perceived flaws of the current income tax system.