U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace

For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.

# U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/us-deficit-tops-1-trillion-through-february-but-runs-below-year-ago-pace.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*