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Group 1 - The core issue is the astronomical U.S. debt of $36.8 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion, which is equivalent to the economic output of two Canadas [1] - The U.S. debt has surged from $33 trillion to $36.8 trillion in just six months, marking a historic growth rate, with an increase of $2 billion daily [1][39] - The U.S. government has struggled to implement effective measures to manage this debt, facing resistance from various interest groups and political challenges [4][6] Group 2 - Trump's initial strategies to reduce spending, such as cutting military expenses and welfare, faced significant pushback from military contractors and Congress, leading to minimal savings [4][6] - Efforts to increase revenue through tariffs on imports have not yielded the desired results, as trade deficits remained unchanged and retaliatory measures from other countries exacerbated the situation [10][11][13] - The Federal Reserve, holding $7.5 trillion in U.S. debt, has resisted Trump's calls for interest rate cuts, further complicating the debt repayment situation [15][27] Group 3 - The U.S. is caught in a vicious cycle of borrowing to pay interest, with rising interest rates making it increasingly difficult to manage debt [17][39] - Trump's public accusations against government data integrity, including claims of falsified employment statistics, have raised concerns about the credibility of U.S. economic data [31][33] - The erosion of institutional credibility could lead to significant shifts in global capital flows, with countries like China reducing their holdings of U.S. debt [35][37] Group 4 - The International Monetary Fund has warned that U.S. debt risks are nearing critical levels, with potential implications for global financial markets [39] - Moody's analysis suggests that the U.S. debt crisis could lead to a decline in global GDP by 1.2% to 2.8% [41] - The U.S. debt growth rate is significantly higher than that of other developed nations, raising alarms about the sustainability of its fiscal policies [54][56] Group 5 - The current debt crisis is viewed as a pivotal moment in the decline of U.S. global dominance, with the emergence of a multipolar world order [43][57] - China's strategic responses, including diversifying trade and enhancing domestic production capabilities, contrast sharply with the U.S. approach to debt management [48][50] - The potential for a new global economic order is being shaped by the U.S.'s internal challenges and the strategic resilience demonstrated by China [57]