Strong increase in debt in the US: it exceeded $31 trillion

Strong increase in debt in the US: it exceeded  trillion

Economists say the latest debt numbers are cause for concern, despite President Joe Biden touting his efforts to cut the deficit this year. The president recently signed the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, in an attempt to tame the biggest price increases in 40 years caused by a variety of economic factors.

Owen Zidar, an economist at Princeton, said rising interest rates will exacerbate the nation’s mounting debt problems and make debt itself more expensive. The Federal Reserve has raised rates several times this year in an effort to combat inflation.

The Congressional Budget Office released a report on America’s debt load earlier this year, warning in its 30-year outlook that, if not addressed, the debt will soon climb to new highs and jeopardize the economy. from United States. (ANSA).

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