On-chain checks reveal $17 trillion shortfall in Trump's tariff claim

President Donald Trump said this week the U.S. has taken in roughly $18 trillion from tariffs. Treasury data shows customs duties totaled about $195 billion in fiscal year 2025, with monthly collections in late 2025 exceeding $30 billion, and reviews note his tally bundles investment pledges rather than cash receipts. The administration is also pushing blockchain-based transparency for public financial data.