Tariff revenue is less than half of what Trump claims

01/08/2026 Notes in the Margin

“Let’s be clear: President Trump’s claim that the U.S. government collected $600 billion from tariffs in 2025 is incorrect,” The true amount is closer to $289 billion.

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