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US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion

Source: en.mehrnews.com Published Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:02:46 GMT
US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion

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Key context: TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Total debt for the United States has passed $40 trillion for the first time, raising concerns that the country is facing a fiscal crisis as government spending outpaces revenue. This development from en.mehrnews.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Total debt for the United States has passed $40 trillion for the first time, raising concerns that the country is facing a fiscal crisis as government spending outpaces revenue.

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