US collects $264 billion in tariffs after a 234% year‑over‑year surge thanks to Trump

The US government pulled in $264 billion in tariff revenue in 2025. That’s a 234% increase from what it collected in 2024, up by $185 billion. Just in December, it added $28 billion, jumping 300% from the same month a year earlier. That followed $31 billion each in October and November. The monthly average for the […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/us-collects-264-billion-in-tariffs-2025/