The United States has collected more than US$200 billion in tariffs this year following the new duties imposed by President Donald Trump at the start of 2025, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This comes as the Supreme Court considers whether or not Trump’s new tariffs are illegal.
The US$200 billion figure only includes tariffs imposed this year and not those created during Trump’s first term as president. The earlier tariffs do not face the same legal challenges as the new ones.
Earlier this year, Trump unilaterally imposed what he calls reciprocal tariffs on imports from most of the world’s nations without congressional approval.
“Between Jan. 20 and Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected more than $200 billion in tariffs thanks to more than 40 executive orders put in place by President Donald Trump’s Administration,” CBP said in a statement.
“This figure underscores CBP’s effectiveness in promoting secure, fair, and compliant trade, strengthening America’s national and economic security.”
If the Supreme Court decides the tariffs are illegal, it is possible the court could say that the companies that have paid the duties are entitled to refunds.
This comes after month-over-month tariff revenue fell for the first time since Trump imposed them in April.
In November, tariff revenue came in at US$30.75 billion, down from October’s US$31.35 billion peak, according to the Treasury Department.
The dip could be attributed to the administration’s decision to roll back levies. Import volumes have also decreased 7.5% year-over-year in October and 7.8% in November.
