Trade research from Airlift USA

Original analysis of public trade and customs data, published in full with the underlying figures as downloadable CSVs. Every report states its source, its scope and what it leaves out, so the numbers can be checked rather than taken on trust.

  1. U.S. Census Bureau import statisticsPublished 2026-09-03

    Calculated U.S. import duties across 55 origins, March–July 2026

    Calculated-duty ratios for the 55-origin sample, 2026-03 to 2026-07. Compares total import value and dutiable value by origin, month and product. Sample aggregates, not national rates or importer averages. Four CSVs included.

    $6.80duty per $100 of imports across $1.48 trillion of trade

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