NYTimes
19 Aug 2026, 20:11 UTC · 6h ago
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America's Borrowing Binge Continues
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NYTimes
19 Aug 2026, 20:11 UTC · 6h ago
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President Trump's efforts to restore fiscal order and reduce the US debt burden have been hampered. — Failure to reduce national debt increases long-term fiscal risk and puts upward pressure on Treasury yields.
-0.60Spending on the Iran war, tax cuts, and tariff refunds are contributing to the fiscal deficit. — Increased government spending and reduced revenue streams directly counteract debt reduction goals.
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