The U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday net tariff revenue for May was roughly zero. Collections totaled $22bn, about the same as May 2025, while refunds also amounted to $22bn. Fiscal-year-to-date (since Oct. 1, 2025) net tariff receipts are $189bn, versus $81bn a year earlier. The Treasury said the budget deficit for the first eight months of the fiscal year, adjusted for calendar factors, is about 2% smaller year-on-year, roughly $24bn.

2026-06-11

The U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday net tariff revenue for May was roughly zero. Collections totaled $22bn, about the same as May 2025, while refunds also amounted to $22bn. Fiscal-year-to-date (since Oct. 1, 2025) net tariff receipts are $189bn, versus $81bn a year earlier. The Treasury said the budget deficit for the first eight months of the fiscal year, adjusted for calendar factors, is about 2% smaller year-on-year, roughly $24bn.