# Joint Economic Committee

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### Tariffs Cover Just 9% of $1.8T Deficit; CBO Sees $2.1T Gap
2026-09-09 21:26:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

Tariff revenue reached $154.47 billion through July, yet covered only about 9% of a $1.799 trillion federal deficit. CBO now projects a roughly $2.1 trillion FY2026 shortfall, $200 billion above its February estimate on weaker-than-expected collections. The gap carries direct implications for Treasury issuance, inflation, and rate expectations.
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