Valuetainment “Number ONE Catastrophic Thing” - Trump’s $3T Tariff Faces Supreme Court SHOCK Decision
Nov 15, 2025
Trump warns that a Supreme Court ruling against his tariff powers could trigger a $3 trillion economic disaster. The panel discusses the revenue generated by tariffs and Trump's bold proposal for a $2,000 dividend for Americans funded by these tariffs. There’s a debate on whether the Court can block these tariffs and the potential consequences of such a ruling. Additionally, the impact of tariffs on corporate investment back to the U.S. and the framing of tariffs as tools for national security are explored.
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Court Ruling Could Trigger Massive Unwind
- Trump warned that a Supreme Court ruling against his tariff authority could force a more than $3 trillion economic "unwind."
- He framed the decision as an insurmountable national security and economic catastrophe for the country.
Tariff Revenues Have Spiked Rapidly
- Treasury data showed $213 billion collected in tariffs through late September 2025 with record months over $31 billion.
- Patrick and Tom argue the revenue trajectory could climb toward hundreds of billions annually and reshape trade policy.
Tariffs Changed Corporate And Country Behavior
- Hosts say tariffs have forced companies and countries to change behavior, prompting investment and reshoring.
- They warn that reversing tariffs would let foreign partners revert and erase recent gains.