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title: "U.S. National Debt Hits Record $38.5 Trillion in Early 2026"
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# U.S. National Debt Hits Record $38.5 Trillion in Early 2026

The United States’ national debt has climbed to a new all-time high of $38. 5 trillion in early January 2026, surpassing levels that policymakers and analysts had previously expected to see closer to the end of the decade. The rapid rise reflects the lasting fiscal impact of pandemic-era spending combined with continued structural deficits, placing the \[…\] The post U. S source: https://www.ethnews.com/u-s-national-debt-hits-record-38-5-trillion-in-early-2026/

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