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US national debt hits 100% of GDP, fueled by $10T in tax cuts since 2001

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The U.S. national debt has reached a critical point, now equaling the entire economy with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 100% ($32 trillion). This situation is largely attributed to consistent government overspending and a series of tax cuts since 2001, which have added over $10 trillion to the debt. Without these tax cuts, the debt-to-GDP ratio would be decreasing. Incoming Democrats will need to address this fiscal challenge as they plan their policy agenda, considering the increased cost of borrowing in the current economic climate. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a major fiscal policy issue with significant economic implications for the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US national debt hits 100% of GDP, fueled by $10T in tax cuts since 2001

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Hinckley Jones-Sanpei, The Conversation ·

    U.S. debt now equals the whole economy — and tax cuts since 2001 added over $10 trillion

    An analysis of CBO data by the Center for American Progress finds that without these tax cuts, the debt-to-GDP ratio would be decreasing.

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