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US national debt tops $40 trillion amid fiscal mismanagement warnings

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The United States national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, a significant milestone that has prompted warnings from economists and think tanks about the nation's fiscal health. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the U.S. Treasury is incurring $3 billion daily in interest payments, contributing to a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 120%. Experts like Michael Peterson of the Peterson Foundation emphasize that this debt burden impacts households through increased interest rates on loans and general inflation, even if individuals do not receive a direct bill. AI

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US national debt tops $40 trillion amid fiscal mismanagement warnings

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    National debt crosses $40 trillion and think tank warns: ‘The level of fiscal mismanagement is tragic

    "To anyone who cares about America, about democracy and our future, in my view, this is already a crisis," Michael Peterson told Fortune.

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