US national debt crosses $40 trillion mark after more than doubling in only a decade
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
The United States national debt has surpassed the $40 trillion threshold, a critical economic milestone reflecting the nation's accelerating fiscal challenges. This unprecedented debt level represents a doubling in just ten years, raising serious concerns about long-term economic stability and government spending sustainability. Financial experts warn that without significant policy interventions, this trajectory could compromise America's global economic standing and future fiscal flexibility.
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US national debt crosses $40 trillion mark after more than doubling in only a decade
‘It is staggering how predictable the fiscal decline of a global power can become,’ the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said
