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US national debt has surpassed USD 40tln, reports CBS citing Treasury Department data

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U.S. debt hit $40 trillion on Aug 19, 2026. Investors face high yields (30Y at 5.28%) and $1T annual interest costs, pressuring long-term fiscal sustainability and growth.

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