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US Debt Hits $37 Trillion: Experts Warn of Crisis

7/5/2025

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The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has pushed the US debt to a staggering $37 trillion, igniting fears about its long-term viability. Critics like Elon Musk caution against looming defaults and soaring borrowing costs. Analysts predict that the nation may have to implement severe spending cuts or tax hikes, threatening the stability of the global financial landscape.

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The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has pushed the US debt to a staggering $37 trillion, igniting fears about its long-term viability. Critics like Elon Musk caution against looming defaults and soaring borrowing costs. Analysts predict that the nation may have to implement severe spending cuts or tax hikes, threatening the stability of the global financial landscape.