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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Trump's goal is to "abolish" the IRS

  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that President Donald Trump aims to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and replace it with an External Revenue Service funded by tariffs from foreign nations.
  • Trump's administration plans to generate revenue through tariffs that could reach up to 200% to replace the $3 trillion raised by the IRS annually.
  • Lutnick mentioned that Trump's goal is for outsiders to pay, reflecting a significant shift in federal revenue strategy.
  • The IRS is facing potential layoffs of about 7,000 workers, and funding cuts have already been made in line with Trump's goals.
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The New Republic broke the news in on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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