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US National Debt Hits $37 Trillion; Future Looks Grim

10/20/2025

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The United States faces a record national debt of $37 trillion, exceeding its GDP of $30.3 trillion.
The debt could reach $52 trillion by 2035 due to entitlement spending and interest payments over $1.2 trillion.
President Donald J. Trump has imposed tariffs on 90 countries to boost revenue.
Experts warn these measures may not resolve the underlying fiscal issues.
There are discussions about converting portions of the debt into cryptocurrency.

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The United States faces a record national debt of $37 trillion, exceeding its GDP of $30.3 trillion.
The debt could reach $52 trillion by 2035 due to entitlement spending and interest payments over $1.2 trillion.
President Donald J. Trump has imposed tariffs on 90 countries to boost revenue.
Experts warn these measures may not resolve the underlying fiscal issues.
There are discussions about converting portions of the debt into cryptocurrency.