US Faces Debt Strain as Treasury Interest Hits $93 Billion a Month | WION
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Published: Jan 13, 2026, 14:21 IST | Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 14:21 IST
The United States is grappling with rising debt costs as the Treasury now spends around $93 billion each month on interest payments. The growing burden reflects high national debt levels and elevated interest rates, raising concerns about long term fiscal sustainability and pressure on federal budgets for social programmes, defence and infrastructure.
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