Recent tariff policies from the White House are showing an unexpected upside: a narrowing fiscal deficit. The new trade levies are boosting government revenues faster than anticipated, shifting the budget outlook in Washington. While markets debate the inflationary impact, treasury data suggests the revenue surge might offer some breathing room for federal spending. It's a rare win for deficit hawks—though economists warn the long-term effects on growth remain uncertain. For now, tariff income is helping patch fiscal holes.