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US Treasury Hits Record $15 Billion In Customs And Excise Tax Haul Amid Trump's Trade Policies

  • U.S. Customs duty collections hit a record $15.4 billion in April, a 60% increase from the previous month, according to data from the Treasury Department reviewed by Bloomberg.
  • The surge in revenue is linked to President Donald Trump's tariffs, including a renewed 25% tariff on steel and a new 10% universal tariff.
  • Daily collections of customs duties rose nearly 40% in April compared to March, and the total may rise further as these tariffs take full effect, according to Bloomberg reports.
  • Trump aims to reduce reliance on income taxes through tariffs, stating, "in the old days, about 1870 to 1913, the tariffs were the only form of money.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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