# US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump

https://mins.news/en/video/27346

- France 24 English, 2026-08-20 13:28 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pibPoUEV5Iw

> US government data showed Wednesday that gross national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, rising faster than earlier forecasts, partly because of President Donald Trump’s invalidated tariffs. The increase undermines his campaign promise to cut public spending and has drawn backlash from representatives across the political spectrum.

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