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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 26 MIN

U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion: Is America in trouble?

from The Point with Liu Xin

America's national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, more than double what it was just a decade ago. The debt is still climbing rapidly, while interest payments are adding to the burden every minute. What is driving America's soaring debt? Is the U.S. heading toward a debt crisis? And what could it mean for the rest of the world?

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