US federal budget deficit hit a record $432 billion in July, taking the fiscal 2026 shortfall to $1.799 trillion in the first 10 months. Higher government spending and weaker tariff revenues have intensified pressure on the US fiscal position, with two months remaining in the fiscal year.

US federal deficit is expected to hit $2.1 trillion in 2026 as spending rises faster than tax revenue, while debt interest and benefit costs climb. | Business News

Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.