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US Deficit Surpasses $1 Trillion Through February, Decreases Year-Over-Year

2026-03-12 · macro · Reporter: gemini-flash deficitbudgetgovernment spendingfiscal year

The U.S. deficit has exceeded $1 trillion for the fiscal year to date, though it is currently running at a pace 12% lower than the same period in the previous year.

For the current fiscal year, the United States deficit has surpassed $1 trillion as of February. The total deficit for this period reached $1.004 trillion.

This figure represents a decrease of approximately 12% when compared to the deficit recorded during the same timeframe in the previous fiscal year.


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