The U.S. Debt Tops a Record-Shattering $40 Trillion. Yes, with a T
Economists say the headline figure can distract from deficits and rising interest costs, which are making debt service harder to manage.
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Trump defends the advance of the economy and immigration policy The US government's debt exceeded $40 trillion (R$206 trillion) in the first 19 months of Donald Trump's second term. The number gives the dimension of the challenge the president faces. The Republican returned to the White House promising to reduce spending, reduce the size of the government and stimulate the economy to put public accounts in order. However, until now, the debt has…
The US state debt now stands at more than $40 trillion. More and more money from the budget flows into interest payments - and less is left for investment in the country's future. By Anne Schneider.
How to survive a national debt scare
The national debt hasn’t been a major issue in the 2026 midterms. But perhaps it should be. As of last month, the United States is in debt to the tune of $40 trillion. That’s 12 zeros, which averages out to about $116,000 per American. It’s enough that even economists like Jared Bernstein, the chair of […]
The U.S. national debt has topped a record $40 trillion, quickly becoming a problem for everyone. In recent days, the cost of borrowing for governments around the world has risen sharply to its highest level in years. This reflects concerns that war, demographic decline and the unpredictable effects of technological change are straining Washington’s finances to the breaking point, writes Jeffrey Smith in a commentary for Politico. The trend is a…
Geopolitical tensions, inflation and US$40 trillion debt agitate US debt securities market
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