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Budget news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Budget published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. U.S.BudgetTaxCorp Gov

    U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for the First Time

    The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to data from the Treasury Department. This milestone, reached earlier than previously expected, is largely attributed to increased government spending, including stimulus funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a drop in federal revenue following the lifting of Trump-era tariffs. The rising debt has led to increased interest payments, with the U.S. spending around $1.1 trillion on such costs annually. Economists warn that this trend could lead to a fiscal crisis.
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    Poland Temporarily Reduces VAT and Implements Price Cap on Fuel

    Poland has temporarily reduced the VAT rate on gasoline and diesel from 23% to 8%, and introduced a daily price cap on fuel until the end of August. The Polish Ministry of Energy will set maximum prices based on average wholesale prices and operating costs of major suppliers. This measure aims to ease the financial burden on people returning from holidays and may boost fuel tourism from neighboring countries like Germany.
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