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US budget deficit steady in Q1 2026

Higher income-tax and customs duty receipts offset faster spending, leaving the deficit virtually unchanged in Q1 2026.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 3:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The US budget deficit was virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2026. Increased revenue—mainly from income taxes and customs duties—offset an acceleration in government spending.