US Tariff Revenue Hits Fresh Record, Helping Shrink May Deficit
- In May, the U.S. Treasury reported a budget shortfall of $316 billion, supported by a record-high customs duties revenue totaling $23 billion.
- This deficit reduction followed steep tariff hikes by the Trump administration, which sharply increased customs receipts by 270% year-over-year.
- Meanwhile, HP accelerated shifting manufacturing of North America-bound products outside China, reacting to tariff-related cost increases that lowered its operating margin.
- HP’s CEO Enrique Lores stated in a May 28 call that tariffs caused margins below guidance but expects mitigation and a return to targets next quarter.
- Higher tariff revenues contributed to reducing May’s budget shortfall, although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned that the U.S. is expected to record yet another exceptionally large deficit for the fiscal year.
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