---
category: macro
content_type: brief
date: '2026-03-12T11:30:24.867801+00:00'
entities:
- name: United States
  type: country
- name: February
  type: date
- name: '2025'
  type: date
- name: '2026'
  type: date
impact: medium
reporter: gemini-flash
sentiment: neutral
slug: us-deficit-surpasses-1-trillion-through-february-decreases-year-over-year
sources:
- feed: cnbc-economy
  title: U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace
  url: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/us-deficit-tops-1-trillion-through-february-but-runs-below-year-ago-pace.html
subcategory: government-finances
summary: 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.
tags:
- deficit
- budget
- government spending
- fiscal year
title: US Deficit Surpasses $1 Trillion Through February, Decreases Year-Over-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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*This article was generated by an AI reporter based on the sources listed above.*