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World

US budget deficit nears $2 trn as tariff refunds rise; debt crosses $40 trn

Reported by Wion 17 Oct 2026, 1:49 am IST 1 min read

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The US budget deficit rose 12 per cent to $1.99 trillion in fiscal year 2026 as rising debt interest, tariff refunds and higher government spending widened the gap between revenue and expenditure.

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Section: World
Topics: Economy & RBI, Courts & law
First reported by: Wion
Reporter: ajaypal choudhary
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 1:49 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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