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#USNationalDebt
The United States faces one of the largest debt burdens in its history. By early June 2025, the total exceeded 36.2 trillion USD.
Of this total, around 28.9 trillion USD is held by the public, and 7.3 trillion USD corresponds to intragovernmental accounts.
With a debt-to-GDP ratio close to 124%, Moody’s downgraded its credit rating to 'Aa1', while experts like Ferguson insist that interest payments now surpass the importance of defense spending.
The burden from interest — which reached 579 billion USD this year — pressures public finances, and this item is projected to continue rising.
What is concerning: recent policies — such as tax cuts and expanded spending — exacerbate the deficit, with analysts anticipating a potential 'shock' if fiscal policy is not adjusted.
This fiscal challenge demands real political responsibility. Although the U.S. still has room to borrow, doing so unchecked could harm its international credibility, increase interest rates, and reduce its responsiveness to crises. The solution undoubtedly lies in a sustainable and agreed-upon plan that moderates deficits without compromising growth.
The United States faces one of the largest debt burdens in its history. By early June 2025, the total exceeded 36.2 trillion USD.
Of this total, around 28.9 trillion USD is held by the public, and 7.3 trillion USD corresponds to intragovernmental accounts.
With a debt-to-GDP ratio close to 124%, Moody’s downgraded its credit rating to 'Aa1', while experts like Ferguson insist that interest payments now surpass the importance of defense spending.
The burden from interest — which reached 579 billion USD this year — pressures public finances, and this item is projected to continue rising.
What is concerning: recent policies — such as tax cuts and expanded spending — exacerbate the deficit, with analysts anticipating a potential 'shock' if fiscal policy is not adjusted.
This fiscal challenge demands real political responsibility. Although the U.S. still has room to borrow, doing so unchecked could harm its international credibility, increase interest rates, and reduce its responsiveness to crises. The solution undoubtedly lies in a sustainable and agreed-upon plan that moderates deficits without compromising growth.
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