4 days ago · The U.S. government posted a higher $284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and impacted by the recent federal government shutdown and reflecting record tariff …

Learn about the national deficit, the difference between budget deficit and debt, and how the deficit has changed over time.

4 days ago · Budget deficit last month was up $27 billion, or 10% higher, than the $257 billion deficit posted in October 2024, largely due to the shift of some $105 billion worth of November …

Oct 16, 2025 · Treasury officials estimated Thursday that the dip in the budget shortfall will bring the ratio of deficit to gross domestic product to 5.9%. The measure has not been below 6% …

See the latest numbers on the national deficit for this fiscal year and how it compares to previous years.

4 days ago · The US kicked off the 2026 fiscal year with a $284 billion budget deficit last month, underscoring the Trump administration’s challenge in attempting to dramatically shrink federal …

4 days ago · U.S. budget deficit hits $284.4B in October 2025, surpassing forecasts.

Aug 20, 2025 · Each year’s deficit adds to the already enormous national debt, with interest costs driving further spending growth. The annual deficit is the product of numerous cash flows into …

Yet the government still posted a deficit for last month. Tariff revenue hit a $33 billion in October, a 316% increase from a year ago, according to a monthly statement from the Treasury.

6 days ago · The deficit is the annual shortfall—how much more the government spent than it collected in one year. The national debt is the total amount the government owes from all past …