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Donald Trump’s long-term economic policies could bring both growth opportunities and fiscal risks, with debt reduction being a critical challenge. While some suggest a single solution could erase U.S. debt, experts agree that sustainable fixes require a combination of tough choices, not one magic bullet.
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Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and lowering corporate rates to 15% could boost short-term consumer spending and corporate investment. However, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects this could add , worsening America’s debt-to-GDP ratio. Critics argue these cuts disproportionately benefit high earners without guaranteed productivity gains.
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Trump’s proposed 10–60% tariffs on imports aim to protect U.S. industries but risk inflation and slower growth. Past tariffs on Chinese goods cost households in 2020 and disrupted supply chains. Retaliatory measures from trading partners could further harm exports and GDP, with estimates showing a and 309,000 job losses if fully implemented.
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Rolling back regulations in sectors like energy and finance may spur business investment. However, lax antitrust enforcement risks creating crony capitalism, favoring politically connected firms while stifling competition and long-term innovation.
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Mass deportations could shrink the labor force, raising wages but slowing growth. Conversely, expanding legal immigration (as some economists suggest) could boost entrepreneurship and tax revenue, offsetting debt burdens. Trump’s mixed signals on H-1B visas add uncertainty.
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The idea of a single solution—like a or —is oversimplified. For example:
– A could raise $2.2–3.4 trillion over a decade, but faces political resistance.
– Tariffs might generate $1.3 trillion but risk inflation and retaliation.
– (e.g., expanding work visas) could add workers to fund Social Security, yet Trump’s focus on deportations could negate this.
: The U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio (currently ~122%) requires by 2035 to stabilize. Bipartisan plans like or advocate mixed solutions:
– Raise revenue to 21% of GDP.
– Cut discretionary spending and reform entitlements.
– Simplify the tax code to close loopholes.
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– : Rising rates could inflate debt-servicing costs, diverting funds from critical programs.
– : Persistent deficits may pressure the Fed to keep rates high, slowing growth.
– : Aggressive trade/immigration policies might weaken trust in U.S. fiscal stewardship, triggering capital flight.
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While Trump’s agenda might spur short-term growth through deregulation and tax cuts, his policies risk exacerbating debt without structural reforms. No single measure can erase the debt, but a combination of spending restraint, tax reforms, and pro-growth immigration policies offers a more viable path.
