The $38 Trillion National Debt Will Soon Be Growing Faster Than the Economy The United States' national debt has reached a staggering $38 trillion, roughly 130% of the country's GDP.
This phenomenon has significant implications for businesses and investors, who are left wondering how this growing debt will impact their bottom line.
Understanding the National Debt Crisis The national debt is a cumulative total of all government borrowing since independence, including federal loans and obligations.