US Public Debt Surpasses GDP as Borrowing Costs Reach 25-Year High

The United States national debt has grown to nearly $40 trillion, raising fresh concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability. Debt held by the public exceeded the size of the entire US economy during the first quarter of 2026. This milestone coincides with borrowing costs climbing to their highest level in 25 years. The combination of record debt levels and elevated interest rates is intensifying scrutiny over the federal government's financial trajectory.
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