That’s a huge sum—especially when converted to forints—but in the context of the U.S. federal budget, it’s far from massive.

According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has collected $106.1 billion since the current administration took office in January. Of that, $81.5 billion is directly attributed to tariffs imposed under former President Trump. A senior DHS official described this as a major win that enriches America and aims to reverse what they call a broken trade system.

To collect an additional $16.3 billion, CBP targeted over 35,000 shipments flagged as high risk for duty evasion or other violations. Corporations have several ways to absorb such tariffs, but the most common method is simply passing the cost on to consumers—something the CEOs of Best Buy and Target had already admitted in March. No wonder it’s nearly impossible to find Nvidia’s latest GPUs at MSRP. Some portion of the $81.5 billion likely came straight from American wallets.

Between October 2024 and May 2025, the federal government brought in $3.29 trillion in revenue. Trump’s tariffs accounted for just a little over 2% of that. Moreover, year-over-year federal revenue rose by only 6%—$194 billion—compared to the same period between 2023 and 2024. The bigger picture will become clearer in the upcoming 2025–2026 period.

According to The Guardian and The Telegraph, the U.S. dollar has just posted its worst first-half performance since 1973—due in part to the market instability triggered by Trump-era tariffs. Now, with a new Trump-backed bill that boosts military spending while slashing welfare and healthcare programs, one thing seems certain: American taxpayers are likely to shoulder the burden.

Source:  PCGamer, DHS, Treasury, The Guardian, The Telegraph