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Trump's $5 Trillion Debt Ceiling Sparks Economic Anxiety

7/6/2025

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President Donald Trump has officially raised the U.S. debt ceiling by a staggering $5 trillion with the signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This sweeping legislation introduces permanent tax cuts, slashes Medicaid and SNAP funding, and revamps student loans, all while forecasting a $3.3 trillion deficit over the next decade, stirring anxiety in both traditional and crypto markets.

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President Donald Trump has officially raised the U.S. debt ceiling by a staggering $5 trillion with the signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This sweeping legislation introduces permanent tax cuts, slashes Medicaid and SNAP funding, and revamps student loans, all while forecasting a $3.3 trillion deficit over the next decade, stirring anxiety in both traditional and crypto markets.