Tariffs & Trade · 2025-04-08
The U.S. was earning $2 billion every day from tariffs in April 2025
Unsupported
Trump said new tariff policies were already bringing in $2 billion a day.
What the evidence shows
Contemporaneous customs-revenue figures did not establish this daily total, and economists questioned the claim.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.