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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Friday that the federal government recorded a $27 billion budget surplus for the month of June 2025, thanks largely to a surge in tariff revenue.
According to the Treasury’s monthly statement, the government collected $526 billion in revenue during June while reporting $499 billion in expenditures, resulting in a rare monthly surplus. Notably, the $27 billion in surplus directly corresponds to revenue generated from customs duties, underscoring the growing role of tariffs in federal income.
📈 Tariffs Drive Budget Surplus
So far in 2025, the U.S. government has collected $108 billion in customs duties, with a significant portion credited to tariff policies implemented under former President Donald Trump. These revenues have bolstered the government’s fiscal position, especially in months of high trade activity.
Tariff supporters are likely to use the June surplus to defend the long-debated policy amid criticism that tariffs increase costs for consumers and strain global trade relationships. The June numbers may also boost Trump’s fiscal approval rating as the 2026 campaign season heats up.
💬 Trump’s Vision: Tariffs Over Income Taxes?
Trump has previously suggested that tariff revenue could eventually replace income taxes, allowing for a major restructuring of the federal tax system. While such a dramatic shift remains unlikely in the short term, June’s surplus provides fresh political capital to advocates of protectionist trade policies.
Still, many economists caution that long-term reliance on tariffs is unsustainable and may have hidden costs in areas like consumer prices, international trade partnerships, and supply chain stability.
🔍 Key Stats from June 2025:
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Total Revenue: $526 billion
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Total Expenditures: $499 billion
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Monthly Surplus: $27 billion
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Tariff (Customs Duties) Revenue: $27 billion (June), $108 billion YTD
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