U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion amid warnings of global financial risks
Reports indicate that U.S. national debt has reached a record $40 trillion and may fuel global financial risks.
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Why it matters
The debt scale could affect borrowing costs, fiscal stability and international markets.
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