By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says aggressive tariff enforcement over the past year has resulted in more than $200 billion collected for the federal government, reinforcing national and economic security while holding violators accountable.
According to CBP, between Jan. 20 and Dec. 15, 2025, the agency collected the revenue under more than 40 executive orders issued during President Donald Trump’s administration. Officials say the results highlight CBP’s role in promoting secure, fair, and compliant trade while protecting American industries.
“CBP’s enforcement delivers results,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “By combining intelligence-led targeting, rigorous oversight, and swift action, we are safeguarding the U.S. economy, protecting American industries, and holding accountable those who seek to break our trade laws.”
CBP uses advanced data analytics and intelligence-driven targeting to identify tariff evasion schemes. These efforts focus on uncovering practices such as undervaluation, misclassification, transshipment, antidumping and countervailing duty violations, the use of illegitimate shell companies, and instances of “double dipping,” where importers improperly claim multiple tariff exemptions to avoid paying required duties.
During the reporting period, CBP assessed approximately $2.6 billion in antidumping and countervailing duties owed to the government. These duties are designed to counter unfair trade practices, including selling goods below market value or subsidizing exports. The agency also identified new evasion schemes, including a case involving an importer of iron, steel, and aluminum who improperly claimed both Section 232 and Reciprocal Tariff exemptions, depriving the government of an estimated $100 million.
CBP officials say enforcement actions also included issuing 63 debarment actions against parties that failed to pay debts such as tariffs, taxes, and fees owed to the U.S. government. In addition, the agency investigated nearly 1,200 revenue-focused e-Allegations submitted by members of the trade community, efforts aimed at ensuring a level playing field for law-abiding U.S. businesses.
These enforcement measures are supported by CBP’s trade processing systems, including the Automated Commercial Environment, which officials say allows the agency to keep pace with global trade while enforcing U.S. laws. CBP also provides ongoing updates and trade guidance through its Cargo Systems Messaging Service.
CBP encourages the public and trade community to review its Trade Statistics webpage for additional information on enforcement efforts addressing unfair trade practices.