DHS Says Tariff Collection, ICE to Continue Under Government Shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that essential government functions, such as tariff collection and immigration enforcement, will continue even in the event of a government shutdown. This means that the U.S. will continue to impose and collect tariffs on imported goods, and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency will maintain its operations during a potential shutdown. The DHS statement indicates that the Trump administration is committed to prioritizing these economic and immigration-related policies, regardless of the broader political dynamics and budget negotiations. This decision aims to ensure the continuity of key government functions, even in the face of a potential impasse between the White House and Congress over funding the federal government. The continuation of tariff collection and ICE activities during a shutdown underscores the administration's focus on its trade and immigration agendas, which have been central to its policy platform. This move reflects the administration's determination to pursue these priorities, even in the midst of a potential government shutdown.