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U.S. Debt Crisis Looms: 156% of GDP by 2055

3/27/2025

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects U.S. debt could reach 156% of GDP by 2055 due to weak population growth and high spending.
A population decline by 2033, without immigration, threatens economic stability.
President Trump and Republicans' push for renewed tax cuts may exacerbate debt issues.
By 2035, public debt could rise to 118% of GDP amid slower growth from an aging workforce.
A debt ceiling crisis looms by August without Congressional intervention.

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects U.S. debt could reach 156% of GDP by 2055 due to weak population growth and high spending.
A population decline by 2033, without immigration, threatens economic stability.
President Trump and Republicans' push for renewed tax cuts may exacerbate debt issues.
By 2035, public debt could rise to 118% of GDP amid slower growth from an aging workforce.
A debt ceiling crisis looms by August without Congressional intervention.