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US national debt hits new all-time record - surpasses $36 trillion

IMF warns such growth threatens both US and global economies

Nov 24, 2024 05:08 56

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US national debt hits new record for all time and exceeded 36 trillion dollars, the Ministry of Finance of the country reported.

The debt, which was $34 trillion in January, has increased by $2 trillion this year.

According to the International Monetary Fund, the level of US government debt in 2029 will reach 131.7% of GDP, and by 2032 the ratio of US government debt to GDP will exceed 140%.

The fund warned that such growth threatens both the national and global economy.
Under Joe Biden's presidency, the US national debt has grown from $28 trillion in 2021. to an unprecedented level of more than $36 trillion this year.