US national debt tops 40 trillion dollars for first time
The US federal government debt surpassed $30 trillion in January 2022, exceeded $39 trillion in March 2026, and hit $39.
The US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion US dollars, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday.
The milestone, coming months earlier than expected, reflects the fact that the US federal government has been spending more than it collects in revenue, creating annual deficits that add to the national debt.
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