The U.S. isn’t alone in racking up big debt
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Global economies face mounting fiscal pressures as interest rates surge, creating unprecedented challenges for government budgets worldwide. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronts rising borrowing costs in the United States, yet this crisis extends far beyond American borders. Multiple nations struggle with unsustainable debt levels, threatening economic stability and forcing policymakers to make difficult decisions regarding spending, taxation, and monetary policy coordination to prevent potential financial crises.
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