When President Trump returned to the White House, he promised to fuel an economic boom with a magic bullet.

Tariffs.

President Trump's sweeping global tariffs for more than 90 countries have come into effect.

The further 25% tariff on India.

50% tax on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities.

A 100% levy on branded drug imports into the United States.

Money is coming in as a result of the tariffs, more than $30 billion a month so far from a

wide range of goods. The president celebrated the influx of tariff revenue last week and

unveiled additional sweeping tariffs. Because of tariffs, we're doing unbelievable.

We're making more money than we ever have made.

But what all of this means long term for American consumers and American businesses is still

unclear.

If you're Scott Horacell, some sectors are being hit hard.

It's odd because, you know, domestic factories are supposed to be the beneficiaries of

the president's

trade policies. Instead, they've really been struggling. Consider this. Eight months into Trump's

second term, we still don't yet know what impact these tariffs will have on the economy.

The president keeps rolling out new ones anyway.

From NPR, I'm Scott Detrow.

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