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This marked a significant shift from conventional economic expectations, with Hillary emphasizing that tariffs have historically played an essential role in funding government initiatives before the advent of income taxes. She argued that the tariffs' success has led to concessions from other nations, including the European Union, and has encouraged more favorable trade deals.
She also dismissed skeptics who argued that tariffs would raise prices for consumers, asserting that spending remained strong despite these measures. For her, Trump's tariff policies exemplify effective economic strategy that benefits the American taxpayer, perhaps even hinting at a historical precedent reminiscent of the 19th century’s tariffs that funded national expenditures.