The U.S. national debt (#USNationalDebt) is the total amount owed by the federal government due to the deficit between spending and revenue. It currently exceeds $34 trillion and is increasing due to spending on social programs, defense, and interest payments. It is financed through the issuance of bonds and treasury securities purchased by domestic and foreign institutions and investors. Its rise raises concerns about repayment capacity, inflation, and tax increases. Nevertheless, the dollar remains strong due to global confidence in the U.S. economy. The debt is divided into 'public' and 'intragovernmental' and is closely monitored by markets and central banks as one of the indicators of financial stability.
