Amerikaanse schuld bereikt recordhoogte: bezuinigingen alleen volstaan niet

The U.S. federal debt is projected to reach 137% of GDP within a decade, surpassing the post-World War II peak of 106% for the first time. The gross national debt crossed $39 trillion in March, accumulating at an unprecedented peacetime pace. Budget analysts warn that deficits are expected to climb to 9% of GDP by 2036—a level historically reached only during major crises—driven largely by rising Medicare and Social Security costs, making the current trajectory unsustainable without policy changes.