Why the era of cheap government debt is over

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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US debt has topped $40 trillion.

How risky is the country's growing debt burden.

And will investors keep funding Washington's deficits?

Key facts

  • US debt has topped $40 trillion.
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:17:00 UTC.

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