In a landmark victory for America-first policy, President Donald Trump’s administration has implemented a new tax on international money transfers by non-citizens — a powerful measure aimed at discouraging mass migration and funding border security.
The new policy, part of the “One Big Beautiful Act,” signed into law on July 3 and passed by both chambers of Congress, will take effect in 2026. The law imposes a modest 1% federal tax on remittances — funds sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens, many of whom are recent migrants or illegal aliens sending money out of the country.
A Smart Tax for National Sovereignty
The Trump administration has been clear: this measure is about prioritizing Americans. For years, billions of dollars have flowed out of the U.S. economy — often untaxed — to fund families, schools, and even governments abroad, while U.S. taxpayers foot the bill for the consequences of uncontrolled immigration.
Now, under Trump’s leadership, that changes.
“It’s simple,” said a senior administration official. “If you’re not a citizen, and you’re using our economy to fund another country’s future, you should contribute to securing America’s borders.”
Funding Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
Revenue from the new tax will go directly to boost hiring in ICE and Border Patrol, helping secure the southern border and enforce immigration law, one of the cornerstones of Trump’s America First agenda.
Initially proposed at 3.5%, the final version includes a 1% remittance tax, along with exemptions for documented transfers related to children’s education, provided that recipients submit the appropriate documentation to U.S. tax authorities.
Billions Flowing Out of America — Now Finally Taxed
According to the World Bank, $56 billion was sent to sub-Saharan Africa in 2024 — $10 billion of that from the United States alone. Nigeria alone received $5.7 billion from the U.S., and countries like Liberia depend on these transfers for nearly 20% of their GDP.
Across the Americas, nations like Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras have grown dependent on money sent home from U.S.-based migrants, even as their governments fail to stem corruption or control crime.
Now, Trump is forcing foreign governments to face the consequences of outsourcing their survival to the American taxpayer.
Countries like India, Haiti, and Jamaica are also expected to feel the impact. But as President Trump has said many times:
“I was elected to serve the citizens of the United States — not the world.”
A New Era of Accountability
By charging a small fee on the billions flowing out of our economy, the Trump administration is:
- Holding migrants accountable
- Slowing incentives for illegal immigration
- Reinvesting in border security
- And putting American interests above foreign dependency
This is the bold leadership that voters demanded — and Donald J. Trump is delivering.
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