The U.S. government recorded a $27 billion budget surplus in June 2025, marking the first monthly surplus since 2005. This unexpected surplus was largely driven by a surge in tariff receipts, which reached a record $27.2 billion for the month. The increase in customs duties revenue is attributed to tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, which have gained momentum and pushed total customs duty collections to surpass $100 billion for the first time in a fiscal year. Tariff receipts have emerged as a stable source of revenue, with recent reports indicating that total tariff receipts have soared to $87 billion. The June surplus contrasts with a $71 billion deficit recorded in the same month the previous year, reflecting the impact of higher tariff collections and decreased government spending.