#USNationalDebt

U.S. debt now exceeds the combined economic output of China, Japan, Germany, India, and the UK .

Credit-rating agency Moody’s downgraded the U.S. to Aa1 in May 2025, citing the rapidly growing debt .

The U.S. debt has now surpassed $36 trillion, with rising interest costs and a debt‑to‑GDP ratio well above 100 %. Unless spending is curbed, revenues increased, or economic growth accelerates, the debt is expected to grow faster—further squeezing federal budgets and potentially straining global confidence.