U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Limited Fiscal Response

The United States federal debt has officially crossed the $40 trillion threshold, reigniting debates over long-term fiscal sustainability. Despite the milestone, lawmakers have shown little appetite for sweeping deficit-reduction measures in the current political climate.

27 Aug, 19:27 — 27 Aug, 19:27

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In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action

The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.

By Peter Baker

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First report: Times of India · 27 Aug, 08:49|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h

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US debt tops $40tn: Who does Uncle Sam owe? No, it’s not China

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U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Limited Fiscal Response

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In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action

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US debt tops $40tn: Who does Uncle Sam owe? No, it’s not China

In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action

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