Reject Economically Destructive Tariff Proposals Over Rational Tax Reform

Trump's proposal to eliminate income taxes and replace that revenue stream with import tariffs is fundamentally flawed. The exorbitantly high tariffs required, potentially over 200% on all imported goods according to economic analysis, would drastically increase consumer costs and dampen demand. As companies shift production to avoid tariffs, that very source of revenue would dry up, undermining the plan's viability. Moreover, tariffs intended for government income cannot simultaneously incentivize domestic production, as Trump claims - the two goals are incompatible. While reducing taxes is appealing, funding the government solely through trade barriers lacks economic soundness. Rational tax reform should explore more balanced revenue sources rather than embracing regressive policies that could spark a recession. I urge you to reject proposals substituting economically destructive tariffs for a straightforward system of income-based taxation.