#USNationalDebt The U.S. National Debt refers to the total amount of money that the federal government owes to creditors. It is a result of the government borrowing to cover budget deficits — when annual spending exceeds revenue.

🔢 Current Snapshot (as of June 2025)

Total U.S. National Debt: Over $35 trillion

Debt-to-GDP Ratio: Approximately 123% (meaning the debt exceeds the country’s annual economic output)

Major Holders:

Public Debt (held by individuals, businesses, foreign governments): ~75%

Intragovernmental Holdings (e.g., Social Security Trust Fund): ~25%

🧾 Types of U.S. Debt

Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds: Sold to investors with various maturity dates.

Savings Bonds: Offered to the general public.

TIPS: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.

🌍 Who Owns U.S. Debt?

Foreign countries: ~30% of public debt

Top foreign holders: Japan, China, UK

Federal Reserve: ~20%

U.S. individuals, banks, funds: The rest

⚠️ Why It Matters

High debt levels can lead to:

Higher interest rates

Reduced fiscal flexibility

Risk of downgraded credit rating

Concerns about long-term inflation and taxes

📈 Recent Trends

Debt surged post-2020 due to:

COVID-19 relief spending

Infrastructure investments

Rising interest costs

Interest payments alone now exceed $1 trillion annually.

🧭 Policy Debate

Some call for spending cuts or tax reforms.

Others advocate for deficit spending to support growth and investments.

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