👉 Trump Claims “Trillions” From Tariffs—Reality: $142 Billion This Year #TrumpTariffs
Donald Trump insists tariffs have brought in “trillions of dollars,” but Treasury data shows just $142 billion collected this fiscal year—and $96 billion since April. Tariffs are paid by U.S. businesses and consumers, not foreign governments. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court ruled Trump’s reciprocal tariffs illegal, setting up a Supreme Court showdown. With exaggerated claims, higher consumer costs, and legal challenges—are tariffs helping the U.S., or hurting Americans’ wallets?