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U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion

Higher interest rates are inflating U.S. borrowing costs as government spending continues on the Iran war and tariff refunds.

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US government budget deficit rises to nearly two trillion dollars Telegram: Al Mayadeen · tier E · clear net · 2026-10-16 19:11 UTC
US government data projects 2026 budget deficit near two trillion Telegram: Middle East Observer · tier E · clear net · 2026-10-16 18:51 UTC
U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion The New York Times Business · tier B · clear net · 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC
U.S. budget deficit nears $2 trillion amid high interest rates The New York Times Business · tier B · clear net · 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC