US Tariff Revenue Surges to $87 Billion in 2025, Signaling Dramatic Rise Under Trump's Trade Policy

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As President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy continues to shape the global economic landscape, the US has seen a dramatic rise in tariff revenue, exceeding last year's entire collection. According to reports, the US treasury recorded over $87 billion in tariff revenue through June, surpassing the $79 billion collected in 2024. This surge reflects the escalation in duties introduced since Trump's return to office, which has triggered a sharp increase in prices across the US economy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US treasury collected over $87 billion in tariff revenue through June 2025, surpassing the $79 billion collected in 2024.
  • June alone brought in $26.6 billion in tariffs, nearly four times the amount recorded in January.
  • The new tariff rates, set to take effect on August 1, will range from 11 to 50 per cent for around 80 countries, including the entire European Union.
  • A 50 per cent levy on copper imports will also come into force on August 1.
  • President Trump praised his tariff strategy on social media, claiming it had revived the country's fortunes and made America "great & rich again".
  • The sharp rise in tariffs is already having a visible impact on prices across the US economy, with the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rising to 2.6 per cent in June.
  • Core prices were up 2.8 per cent compared to the same period last year, with the biggest increases seen in imported goods such as furniture, appliances, and computers.
  • American consumers remained cautious, with consumer spending rising by just 0.3 per cent from May to June, and inflation-adjusted growth at a marginal 0.1 per cent.
  • The commerce department reported that year-to-date consumer spending has remained sluggish, with only a 1.4 per cent annualised increase in Q2.
  • Some services saw price drops, such as hotel stays and airfares, but the impact of higher import costs on goods continues to dominate inflation trends.

Statistics:

  • Tariff revenue: $87 billion (through June 2025) vs. $79 billion (2024)
  • June tariff revenue: $26.6 billion
  • January tariff revenue: $6.7 billion
  • New tariff rates: 11 to 50 per cent (for around 80 countries, including the EU)
  • Levy on copper imports: 50 per cent (starting August 1)
  • Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge: 2.6 per cent (June)
  • Core prices: 2.8 per cent (compared to the same period last year)
  • Furniture prices: 1.3 per cent (increase in June)
  • Appliances prices: 1.9 per cent (increase in June)
  • Computers prices: 1.4 per cent (increase in June)
  • Gas prices: 0.9 per cent (increase in June)
  • Grocery costs: 0.3 per cent (increase in June)

Sources:

  • AP (Associated Press)
  • US Treasury Department
  • Federal Reserve
  • White House (Trump's social media post)
  • Commerce Department