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Claim Text: America.gov told Eric Boehm on Friday morning that "A tariff is a tax on imported goods. That extra cost is paid first by the U.S. importer."
Simplified Text: America.gov told Eric Boehm on Friday morning, October 2, 2026, that a tariff is a tax on imported goods and the extra cost is first paid by the U.S. importer.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: America.gov
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-25", "organization": "America.gov" }
Subject Tags: Economics Trade
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Created: October 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM (1 week ago)

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I Asked the White House's New AI Chatbot About Tariffs. It Told the Truth.

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https://reason.com/2026/10/02/i-asked-the-white-houses-new-ai-chatbot-about-tariffs-it-told-the-truth

The White House's new AI chatbot, America.gov, accurately explains that tariffs are taxes paid by Americans, raise prices, and can hurt domestic industries. This contradicts common claims made by the Trump administration regarding who pays for tariffs and their economic impact.

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