Republicans dismiss White House claim that Trump’s tariffs will pay for his tax bill

Published June 11, 2025 5:00am ET



Republican senators are rejecting the White House argument that extending President Donald Trump’s tax cuts can be paid for with tariff revenue.

The administration’s notion of offsetting tax cuts with a tax increase via tariffs, paid by U.S. consumers, is a conflicting one that’s complicating the White House’s messaging as it works to win over holdouts.

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