The national debt is more than $40 trillion. Here’s what it means for the country and consumers.The Treasury Building in Washington, D.C., in 2025.Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAug. 20, 2026, 2:44 PM EDTBy Rob WileOn Wednesday, the U.S.’ total outstanding debt load surpassed $40 trillion. It’s an astonishing figure that is nevertheless set to continue to grow. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
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The national debt is more than $40 trillion. Here’s what it means for the country and consumers.
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