美国关税收入创历史新高，有助于缩减5月份预算赤字

Core Insights - In May, U.S. tariffs reached a historic high, contributing to a reduction in the monthly budget deficit [1] - There are concerns about the sustainability of tariff revenue due to ongoing trade negotiations and legal challenges faced by the Trump administration [1] Financial Performance - Tariff revenue in May amounted to $23 billion, an increase of $17 billion compared to the same month last year, representing a growth rate of 270% [1] - The fiscal deficit for May, after adjusting for calendar year differences, was $316 billion, a decrease of 17% from the same period last year [1] - For the first eight months of the fiscal year, the deficit totaled $1.37 trillion [1] Debt Management - A favorable factor for the fiscal situation in the previous month was the decrease in the cost of debt repayment by the Treasury [1] - This reduction is attributed to lower payments on inflation-protected securities and a decrease in the discount rate on Treasury bills [1]