U.S. national debt tops $22 trillion for the first time
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 13, ARMENPRESS. The financial burden of the United States is growing despite a strong economy, with public debt climbing to a record of more than $22 trillion as of Feb. 11, Bloomberg reported citing the U.S. Treasury Department report.
The national debt is mounting against the background of President Donald Trump debating members of Congress over funds for a wall along the southern border.
Experts are warning about the dangers of rising budget deficits.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
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