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US Treasury pays $3B daily interest on $39T national debt

The U.S. Treasury is paying approximately $3 billion daily in interest on its national debt, which is nearing $39 trillion. This year's net interest payments have reached $628 billion, exceeding outlays for Medicare and Medicaid. Despite a smaller deficit compared to the previous year, rising interest rates and increased debt levels are driving up these costs. Revenue from tariffs has significantly increased, contributing to the government's income. AI

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US Treasury pays $3B daily interest on $39T national debt

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Eleanor Pringle ·

    U.S. Treasury pays $3 billion a day in interest on national debt nearing $39 trillion mark

    "Outlays for net interest on the public debt rose by $41 billion (or 7%) because the debt was larger than it was in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025."