Donald Trump was in the spotlight throughout last year, and the buzz continues in 2026. Recently, his military operations in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro have stirred up the energy sector with claims of entering the Venezuelan oil market. Now, Trump makes another bold claim, stating that tariffs will bring $600 billion to the US.
A Promising $600 Billion Ahead
On Monday, President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to assert that tariff collections would exceed $600 billion (more than 54.12 trillion Indian rupees). It's important to mention that while Trump faces legal challenges over alleged misuse of power, the US Supreme Court is reviewing the tariff system, and the verdict is awaited.
Tariffs Strengthen America
In his social media post, the President argued that these tariffs have fortified the financial and national security of the United States by claiming over $600 billion from Washington in duties.
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Trump's Response to Media Estimates
Lately, numerous reports have surfaced estimating US tariff revenue to be between $200-220 billion. Addressing these projections, Trump criticized on Truth Social, alleging that media outlets are overlooking the revenue collection and deliberately downplaying figures to sway the impending Supreme Court decision on tariffs.
Why the Supreme Court Case on Tariffs?
The US Supreme Court is investigating the tariff regime, questioning whether President Donald Trump has misused his powers. The last hearing took place in November 2025, with a verdict postponed to 2026. The timeline for the decision remains unspecified by the court.
Unleashing Tariff Bombs in April 2025
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on countries including India, China, and Brazil. This policy aimed to impose equal taxes in response to the high tariffs the aforementioned countries applied to American products, which Trump dubbed 'Liberation Day.' Afterward, some countries saw tariff reductions, while others faced hikes.
