CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump’s estimate
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported $500 million in tariffs since April 5, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim of $2 billion a day in revenue from tariffs.
- Trump announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs after implementing blanket tariffs on nearly every country on April 2.
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that Trump's tariffs could lead to high inflation and slow economic growth.
- A Morning Consult poll indicates Trump's approval rating has dropped to 45%, and more Americans trust Democrats to handle the economy than Republicans for the first time since 2021.
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CBP's Latest Tariff Figures Reveal $500 Million In Collections, Dwarfing Trump's $2 Billion Daily Estimate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported tariff revenue of just over $500 million after the implementation of President Donald Trump's latest trade measures. This is far below the $2 billion per day figure Trump has often cited while presenting his case for his tariff policies. The updated numbers come as China's total tariffs include a 125% reciprocal duty, an additional 20% connected with the fentanyl crisis, and targeted levies r…
Donald Trump, contradicted by the US Customs Authority. "Tariffs generated 500 million dollars, not 2 billion per day"
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) appears to be contradicting President Donald Trump's claims about the daily revenue generated from his new trade tariffs, CNBC reports, quoted by news.ro. The agency announced in a statement that, as of April 5, "it has collected more than $500 million in new reciprocal tariffs, contributing to a total of more than $21 billion from 15 presidential trade actions implemented from January 20, 2025 to the…
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