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US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate

Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances

19 Aug, 20:18 — 19 Aug, 20:18
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US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate

Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances

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US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate

vg19 Aug, 20:25Latest update

Amerikansk statsgjeld har passert 40.000 milliarder dollar

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