Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, raising fresh questions about interest rates, government spending, deficits and the long-term health of the American economy.

Economists Anthony Chan and John Tamny debate why it has grown to this level and what it means. #USeconomy #debt #40trillion #nationaldebt

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