Trump’s Tariffs Bring in Billions as CBP Confirms Surge in Revenue

President Donald Trump’s tariffs strategy is once again making headlines—and this time, the numbers are coming in.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed this week that since April 5, the agency has collected over $500 million under the administration’s newly implemented “reciprocal tariffs.” In total, more than $21 billion has flowed into the U.S. Treasury from 15 separate trade actions since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025.

The statement, issued Monday to CNBC, came amid a temporary system glitch that briefly disrupted importers’ ability to apply exemptions on in-transit goods. Even so, CBP reported that the daily flow of revenue remained strong—averaging $250 million per day.

President Trump has repeatedly stated that the U.S. is generating up to $2 billion daily from tariffs—an ambitious figure that highlights his confidence in the economic power of reciprocal trade. While some Treasury figures reflect smaller day-to-day amounts, experts note that tariff revenue can vary based on import volumes and enforcement cycles.

In early April, Trump’s administration rolled out steep tariffs on a range of imports from dozens of countries. Following initial implementation, most rates were adjusted to a standard 10%, with a firmer stance on China, which continues to face higher tariffs due to ongoing trade imbalances.

The administration has also maintained targeted tariffs on key sectors like automotive manufacturing and is preparing new policy moves in the pharmaceutical industry.

Supporters of the President say the revenue boost is a direct result of Trump’s no-nonsense approach to international trade, aimed at protecting American industries and ensuring fairness for U.S. workers.

With billions already collected and more expected as enforcement ramps up, Trump’s trade actions are positioning the U.S. to be stronger, more self-reliant, and economically competitive on the world stage.