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Paulson Warns of Possible Collapse in Treasury Demand

4/17/2026

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Henry Paulson, former United States Treasury Secretary, warned that demand for United States Treasuries could collapse and urged a contingency plan.
He noted rising Treasury yields and inflation as the context for this risk.
The budget deficit has averaged 6% of GDP over the past three years.
The Congressional Budget Office projects the debt-to-GDP ratio could reach 108% by 2030.
Paulson said Congress often delays action until a crisis occurs.

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Henry Paulson, former United States Treasury Secretary, warned that demand for United States Treasuries could collapse and urged a contingency plan.
He noted rising Treasury yields and inflation as the context for this risk.
The budget deficit has averaged 6% of GDP over the past three years.
The Congressional Budget Office projects the debt-to-GDP ratio could reach 108% by 2030.
Paulson said Congress often delays action until a crisis occurs.