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2026.08.21 05:16 GMT+8

U.S. national debt nears record $40 trillion

Updated 2026.08.21 05:16 GMT+8
CGTN

The United States national debt could reach a record $40 trillion this week. The major milestone comes months ahead of projections by the Congressional Budget Office and now some economists are sharing their concerns about the implications for the U.S. economy.

CGTN’s Walter Morris reports.

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