U.S. debt interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion annually
The United States faces roughly $40 trillion in national debt, while annual interest payments have reached $1.25 trillion, according to the supplied report.
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Why it matters
Rising debt-service costs can constrain government finances and increase pressure on interest rates, taxes or spending.
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