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The U.S. is directly linked to government revenue as it utilizes tariffs as a mechanism to generate income [1], with specific studies modeling the maximum revenue achievable for the country under various trade scenarios [2], [3], and [4].

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U.S. tariff outcomes dependent on trading partner responses dallasfed.org Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 3 facts

measurementIn the United States, the maximum government revenue from tariffs is achieved at a universal 70 percent tariff rate if no other country reacts to the policy.

measurementThe maximum government revenue from tariffs in the United States declines to a 30 percent tariff rate if other countries respond with reciprocal tariffs.

claimMaximizing government revenue through high tariffs can conflict with the goals of maintaining open foreign markets for United States goods and securing reciprocal trade concessions.

How Tariffs May Reshape Global Trade and Supply Chains scl.gatech.edu Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute 1 fact

perspectiveThe United States is attempting to use new tariffs to influence the behavior of trade partner nations and to create a significant government revenue source.