#USNationalDebt

It is the total debt owed by the United States government, and includes:

1. Public debt: what the government borrows from the market (like selling bonds).

2. Intergovernmental debt: like what one department borrows from another (such as Social Security).

💰 How much is the US national debt?

By mid-2025, the US national debt has surpassed:

> 34 trillion US dollars

📈 Why does America borrow?

For several reasons, such as:

Financing the budget deficit

Spending on defense, health, Social Security, education...

Supporting the economy in times of crisis (like the COVID-19 pandemic)

💥 Is the debt dangerous for America?

There is a big debate about this topic:

One viewpoint says Another viewpoint says

Huge debt is a danger to the economy and may lead to financial crises America can bear large debts because it prints dollars

Rising interest rates increase the burden of debt repayment The US economy is strong and always attracts investors

Excessive debt weakens confidence in the dollar Most of the world uses the dollar as a reserve currency

📌 How does national debt affect the world and markets?

If debt and interest rates rise: taxes may increase or spending may decrease.

The dollar may weaken if investors lose confidence.

Markets (like cryptocurrencies, gold, stocks) are affected depending on how the government handles the debt.