ashington, Sept 4, 2025 – Former US President Donald Trump’s global tariff policy, which rattled world markets, has unexpectedly filled America’s coffers. According to fresh data released by the Treasury Department, the United States earned a staggering $31 billion in tariff revenue in August 2025, the highest monthly collection so far this year.
The report also revealed that total tariff earnings have crossed $183 billion in 2025, even though data from Friday to Sunday is still pending.
Trump: “America Will Be Ruined Without Tariffs”
Defending his controversial policy, Donald Trump remarked that the US economy would collapse without tariff revenue. His claims seem to find support in the numbers: tariff collections have been steadily rising — from $17.4 billion in April to $23.9 billion in May, $28 billion in June, and $29 billion in July. Analysts suggest that within just five months, the US may earn as much tariff revenue as it did in the whole of last year.
Court Questions Trump’s Emergency Powers
However, the surge in revenue coincides with a critical legal challenge. A federal appeals court ruled that Trump may have overstepped by invoking emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs globally.
The court clarified that the authority to impose such tariffs rests with Congress or established trade policy frameworks, not the President alone. Yet, it made an exception — tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed under existing laws remain valid.
Despite the legal setback, the court has allowed current tariffs to stay in effect until October 14, while the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Palm Bandi, prepares to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Trump brushed off the controversy, calling the financial windfall from tariffs “very beautiful to see,” emphasizing that the money “is flowing directly into America.”
Outlook
As the legal battle intensifies, one thing is certain — Trump’s tariff gamble has dramatically reshaped America’s revenue streams in 2025, putting both Congress and global trade partners on edge.
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