U.S. Government Still Running Massive Deficit Despite Tariff Revenue

Published on January 20, 2026

Despite the influx of tariff revenue, the federal government continues to run a massive budget deficit. The December budget shortfall came in at $144.75 billion, a record for the month. That was 68 percent higher than December 2024.

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