US Tariffs Top $31 Billion in August, a New Record High US Tariffs Top $31 Billion in August, a New Record High Last updated: September 3, 2025 7:48 pm By Victoria Friedman 1 Min Read Share SHARE The American Flag flies over cargo containers at Port Liberty in Bayonne, N.J., on Aug. 7, 2025. Spencer Platt /Getty Images Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sept. 2 in a post on X that tariff revenues exceeded $31 billion in August, setting a new record high. The Treasury’s latest Daily Statement showed $31.37 billion in tariff revenue as of Aug. 29, totaling $183.56 billion in the fiscal year to date. The Full ‘Harvest Moon’ in October Will Be the Biggest Supermoon of 2025 Returning to Work After Retirement? Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $64 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With China 70 Percent of Ontario Residents Waiting More Than 3 Months to See Health Care Specialist, Have Diagnostic Test Ben & Jerry’s Co-founder Resigns After Conflict With Unilever Over Activism TAGGED:BusinessEconomyUSUS News Share This Article Facebook Email Copy Link Print Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! Your name Your email 5 + 6 =