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Concerns Over Rapid Increase in US National Debt and Interest Rates

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  • The US national debt has doubled over the past decade, reaching $40 trillion.
  • This increase is attributed to high spending during the administrations of Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
  • In 2016, the national debt was below $20 trillion.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the debt will reach $39.6 trillion by the end of the fiscal year 2026.
  • Concerns are rising about the rapid increase in government borrowing and its impact on future interest rates.

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