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Impact of Increased Government Spending on Consumer Interest Rates

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  • The U.S. national debt has doubled over the past decade, reaching $40 trillion.
  • This increase is attributed to high spending under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, along with rising interest rates.
  • In 2016, the national debt was below $20 trillion.
  • The Congressional Budget Office projected the debt to reach approximately $39.6 trillion by the end of the fiscal year 2026.
  • Concerns have arisen regarding the government's increasing borrowing needs and its impact on future interest rates.

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