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Trump’s policies worsen US fiscal outlook: budget deficit to grow slightly to $1.853 trillion in 2026

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Posted By: The Corner 13th February 2026

Norbolsa | The US budget deficit will grow slightly in 2026 to $1.853 trillion, rising to around 5.8% of GDP, and the average for the next decade will be around 6.1%, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), suggesting that Trump’s economic policies are worsening the US fiscal outlook.

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