Executive tariffs have cost District of Columbia an estimated $58 million since January 2025 — the lowest total in the country. About 55% of that fell on raw materials, parts, and equipment that District of Columbia manufacturers buy, and the hardest-hit category is food & beverages at $8 million. Estimates prepared by Trade Partnership Worldwide for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
Last updated · Data through Q2 2026
Estimated Tariffs on Imports into District of Columbia
in executive tariffs imposed by the president since January 2025.
of executive tariffs were on raw materials, parts, and equipment that help manufacturers in District of Columbia remain competitive.
Key District of Columbia Imports Facing Executive Tariffs
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How does District of Columbia compare?
District of Columbia tariff costs — quick answers
How much have tariffs cost District of Columbia?
Executive tariffs have cost District of Columbia an estimated $58 million since January 2025, according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation's State Tariffs Tracker (data through Q2 2026).
What share of District of Columbia's tariff costs falls on manufacturers?
An estimated 55% of executive tariffs on imports into District of Columbia applied to raw materials, parts, and equipment — the inputs District of Columbia manufacturers rely on to produce goods and compete.
Which District of Columbia imports face the highest tariff costs?
The hardest-hit import category in District of Columbia is food & beverages, with an estimated $8 million in additional tariffs paid since January 2025 at an average tariff rate of 11.5%.
How often are these numbers updated?
Figures are updated quarterly, the same day new data is released, using estimates prepared by Trade Partnership Worldwide for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
Data through Q2 2026 · Estimates prepared by Trade Partnership Worldwide · Methodology