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The U.S. federal debt held by the public has risen above 100% of GDP, signaling elevated leverage even as lawmakers push for more spending on defense and immigration enforcement. Analysts warn rising deficits could lift Treasury yields, raise borrowing costs, and crowd out private investment, while political will to cut deficits remains weak amid no imminent crisis.
America's national debt now exceeds its GDP for the first time since World War II, with debt held by the public around $31.27 trillion and GDP about $31.22 trillion (gross debt near $39 trillion). The rise is driven by higher spending, tax cuts, interest costs, and aging-entitlements. The CBO projects debt held by the public to reach roughly $53 trillion by 2036, lifting the debt-to-GDP ratio to about 120% unless deficits are reduced, and groups urge a 3% of GDP deficit target to stabilize the path. Risks include higher interest costs crowding out programs, potential market confidence hits, and inflationary pressure, though some observers say the economy's growth and strong demand for U.S. debt keep the situation from an immediate crisis.