BBC
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
Friday, August 21, 2026
The U.S. federal debt exceeded 28 trillion dollars this week, according to Treasury Department data. Federal debt has increased by approximately 8 trillion dollars since 2019. The U.S. federal budget deficit totaled 1.8 trillion dollars in fiscal year 2025, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
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