2025-12-18 14:53:22

Through September 2025, tariff revenues collected since the start of the year reached $179 billion. While that's a substantial number on the surface, it only accounts for 9.6% of the projected federal budget deficit.

For those tracking macro trends and their ripple effects on markets—this tells you something important about the scale of fiscal challenges ahead. Tariffs alone won't close the gap. This dynamic matters for anyone watching inflation pressures, currency movements, and how the broader economy reshapes asset valuations. The numbers paint a picture of ongoing fiscal pressure that traders and investors should factor into their macro thesis.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 2025-12-21 03:52

179 billion dollars sounds impressive, but it only fills a 9.6% gap... This is the government's magical math The key still depends on how to fill this black hole later, otherwise inflation and coin price Fluctuation will To da moon Are you guys in the macro group still hoping for tariffs to save the market? Wake up Calculating this, liquidity pressure will only get greater in the short term In short, there's not enough money, and how to deal with it next depends on how the Fed plays its cards.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 2025-12-21 01:49

In simple terms, 179 billion sounds like a lot, but in reality, it only covers less than 10% of the gap. This deficit hole will still require more money to fill...

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RektButSmiling

· 2025-12-19 22:28

179 billion USD sounds huge, but it only covers 9.6% of the gap... That's ridiculous. Tariffs can't fix this mess at all, buddy. The fiscal cliff is really here, and you need to rethink your positions. Honestly, there's no other way but to print money. The dollar is in trouble; those entering the market now are all gambling with a gambler's mentality.

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GasFeePhobia

· 2025-12-18 15:23

179 billion USD sounds like a lot, but it’s not even enough to fill 10% of the deficit... If this continues, the only keyword will be "Printing Press 24/7" --- So tariffs can’t plug the holes at all. Now inflation and dollar pressure are unavoidable --- With such a large fiscal gap, the crypto and stock markets will have to tremble a bit longer --- 9.6%? That means 90% still need to find other solutions, hilarious --- No wonder all assets are being re-priced recently; this is the underlying logic --- Tariff policies are just political shows; data proves everything --- This is the real reason to pay attention to macroeconomics—surface numbers are deceptive

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YieldHunter

· 2025-12-18 15:20

ngl, if you're actually banking on tariffs to solve the deficit thing, you're delusional lol. 9.6%? that's basically a band-aid on a hemorrhage. technically speaking the math just doesn't work.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 2025-12-18 15:14

Damn, only 179 billion covers just 9.6% of the gap? How big is this shortfall? --- Tariffs of this size can't really save the day; looks like there's more to come. --- So, relying on tariffs to fill the gap is just a dream. Where's the real big head? --- Once these numbers come out, it feels like the market needs to be re-priced. Inflationary pressure will continue. --- 9.6%... forget it, this is just a drop in the bucket. --- Interesting, with such a large fiscal gap, who will fill it? The printing press needs to start running. --- Off-topic but important: this means the dollar is under pressure. Keep a close eye on your positions. --- Tariff revenue sounds substantial, but when added to the overall deficit, it's a joke. The market should have reacted already. --- Why does it feel like there are more tricks up their sleeve... not very good.

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 2025-12-18 15:13

Laughing out loud, 179 billion USD sounds pretty scary, but it only covers 9.6% of the gap? It's just like I often say in my comedy sketches—"Watching a meal cost a thousand bucks, but it only covers a fraction of the rent," right here.

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