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CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a $1.4 trillion deficit increase over 10 years, with debt rising to 120% of GDP due to spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects increasing federal deficits and debt over the next decade, largely driven by rising spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments.
- Higher tariffs partially offset some deficit increases by raising federal revenue, but also lead to higher inflation from 2026 to 2029.
- Rising debt and debt service crowds out government spending on areas like infrastructure and education that enable future economic growth.
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'The fiscal trajectory is not sustainable': CBO warns about the highest debt in U.S. history as Trump adds $1.4 trillion to 10-year deficit
The national debt is set to surpass the historical high of 106% of GDP that it reached in 1946 by 2030, according to the CBO.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right5Center38Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Center
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- 74% of the sources are Center
74% Center
L 16%
C 74%
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