U.S. posts $258.4B April surplus as tariffs kick
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The U.S. federal budget surplus was $258.4 billion in April, ahead of expectations for $256 billion and up by 23% year-over-year (YoY).
A surplus occurs when an organization’s revenue exceeds its expenditures, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
Tariffs Help Drive U.S. April Budget Surplus
The U.S. received a boost in revenue from tax collection season and from an increase in customs duties. Customs duties totaled $16 billion in April compared to $9 billion a year ago.
For fiscal 2025 so far, or from October 2024 to April 2025, the U.S. has experienced a $1.049 trillion deficit.