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US federal budget deficit jumps 12% to nearly $2 trillion
Original: US federal budget deficit jumps 12% in one year to nearly $2 Trillion
The US federal budget deficit for fiscal 2026 came in at roughly $1.99 trillion, a 12% increase over the previous year. The shortfall underscores widening gaps between federal spending and revenue, drawing attention to the sustainability of government borrowing and interest costs. Economists and commentators are weighing what the larger deficit means for fiscal policy, debt markets and future political debates over spending and taxes.
Why now: The newly released deficit figures show the US fiscal gap growing sharply, reigniting debate over government debt and spending.
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