Risk & Disruption
High ImpactOct 13, 2026National Debt Hits $40T: Freight Costs Rising Via Interest Rates
The U.S. gross federal debt surpassed $40 trillion in August 2026, with net interest costs now exceeding $1 trillion annually and consuming 18.5% of federal revenue, a record high. This structural fis
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