36万亿不还了？特朗普想让中国买单，中方毫不惯着，反击说到就到

Group 1 - The total U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion as of November 21, 2024, marking a record high, with a rapid increase from $35 trillion in just over three months [1] - The rising national debt is attributed to a significant reduction in fiscal revenue and high government spending, with a fiscal deficit reaching $1.8 trillion annually and an upward trend expected [1] - Increased costs associated with social security and healthcare, along with the interest on the national debt, contribute to the growing debt burden, which shows no signs of stabilizing [1] Group 2 - China has reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to a historical low of $760.1 billion by October 2024, marking a significant shift in its investment strategy [3] - The reduction in U.S. Treasury holdings by major foreign creditors, including Japan and the UK, has sparked discussions about global capital flows and the status of the U.S. dollar [3] - Japan's reduction of $27.3 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds in December 2024 brings its holdings down to $1.0598 trillion, maintaining its position as the largest foreign holder of U.S. debt despite the decrease [3] Group 3 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary expressed uncertainty about the economy avoiding recession during Trump's presidency, highlighting the unpredictable nature of economic forecasts [5] - Concerns about a potential recession are growing, with the U.S. stock market experiencing significant sell-offs and consumer confidence declining [8] - Economic forecasts from the Federal Reserve indicate a decrease in expected growth to 1.7%, while inflation predictions are on the rise, leading to warnings from economists about an impending recession [8]