Core Insights - The U.S. recorded a budget deficit of $284 billion in the first month of fiscal year 2026, highlighting significant challenges for the Trump administration in reducing federal borrowing in the coming years [1] - The October deficit decreased by 29% year-over-year after calendar adjustments, driven by a 22% increase in fiscal revenue due to record-high tariff income [1] - Despite a substantial rise in Medicare spending, adjusted fiscal expenditures remained roughly flat compared to the same month last year, reflecting the impact of Congress's failure to pass annual appropriations before the new fiscal year began [1] Revenue and Expenditure Analysis - The net tariff revenue for October reached $31 billion, with an average of $29 billion over the previous three months, indicating the ongoing suppression of federal borrowing demand due to tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration [1] - The approval of a temporary spending plan by the legislative body on November 12 is expected to lead to a surge in expenditures in the November budget report [1]
美国新财年首月赤字2840亿美元 停摆阴霾下财政前景堪忧
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-25 21:52