Trump’s policies will add $1.4tn to US deficit over next decade, CBO says

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Why it matters

The CBO estimates that Trump's policies will increase the US deficit by $1.4 trillion over the next decade, posing concerns about the sustainability of Washington's public finances.

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Neutral How the article is written, as reported by the source.

Expected market reaction

Bearish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Source Financial Times
Claim Trump’s policies will add $1.4tn to US deficit over next decade, CBO says
AI inference Bearish · 90%
Generated 2026-02-11 17:16

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Original source

Congressional watchdog warns that Washington’s public finances are ‘not sustainable’

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Original article published by Financial Times on February 11, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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