Well, this was unexpected, but it’s good news all the same. The monthly federal Treasury Report for June showed us something we’re not used to seeing: A surplus. Oh, we’re still in the red for the fiscal year, but this is a welcome step in the right direction and much of the surplus for that one month was due to tariffs.
Advertisement
On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent took to X to spread the word.
Another promise made. Another promise kept.
Our nation is reaping the rewards from @POTUS’s America First agenda.
As President Trump works hard to take back our nation’s economic sovereignty, today’s Monthly Treasury Statement is demonstrating record customs duties – and with… https://t.co/LN4HI66jJg
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) July 11, 2025
The post continues:
As President Trump works hard to take back our nation’s economic sovereignty, today’s Monthly Treasury Statement is demonstrating record customs duties – and