$BTC #USNationalDebt (US National Debt) — is the total amount of money that the federal government of the United States has borrowed to finance its activities. It is one of the key economic indicators that is actively discussed in politics, finance, and media.

🔢 Current level (as of June 2025):

• Approximately $35.9 trillion

(Current figures can be checked on US Debt Clock)

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📌 What constitutes the debt:

1. Debt held by the public – bonds owned by individuals, companies, foreign governments.

2. Intragovernmental debt – bonds held by other U.S. government agencies (e.g., Social Security Trust Fund).

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📈 Reasons for growth:

• Large budget deficit (spending exceeds revenue).

• Tax cuts.

• Military spending.

• Funding of social security programs.

• Emergencies (COVID-19, banking crises, etc.).

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⚠️ Why this matters:

• Impacts the economy: high debt → higher interest payments → less money for other programs.

• Impacts financial markets: investors assess the risk and stability of the U.S.

• Impacts future generations: they will pay taxes to service the debt.

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