Trump tariffs have earned $81.5 billion in new money, DHS says

The Department of Homeland Security has collected more than $106 billion in tariff revenue since President Trump took office, and most of that — $81.5 billion — is directly tied to the new levies the president has imposed on worldwide goods.

The department announced the eye-popping totals late Monday, saying it’s evidence of Mr. Trump’s America First trade policy in action.

Mr. Trump had teased the number last week in a press conference with reporters.

“They have so much money coming in,” he said.