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U.S. budget deficit hit $316 billion in May, with annual shortfall up 14% from a year ago

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The U.S. government drifted further into red ink during May , with a burgeoning debt and deficit issue getting worse.

The deficit totaled just over $316 billion for the month , taking the year-to-date total to $1.36 trillion .

Interest on the $36.2 trillion debt topped $92 billion .

Tariff collections also helped offset some of the shortfall.

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