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The U.S. government plans to crack down on its $40 trillion debt — but brace for a ‘wrenching time’ ahead

Washington has no shortage of options. None are easy.

The U.S. government plans to crack down on its $40 trillion debt — but brace for a ‘wrenching time’ ahead

Published August 21, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Washington has no shortage of options. None are easy.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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