7/11/2025
Tariff Windfall Pushes U.S. Treasury to Rare Surplus in June
In an unexpected fiscal twist, the U.S. Treasury reported a $27 billion surplus in June — the first time in years the federal government has posted black ink for this particular month. Driving the surprise? A surge in customs duties fueled by newly imposed tariffs under President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade agenda.
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