【环球财经】美国国债首次突破38万亿美元

Core Viewpoint - The total U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion for the first time, reflecting ongoing fiscal challenges exacerbated by government shutdowns [1][2]. Group 1: Debt Growth and Economic Impact - The U.S. government's debt has been rising due to continuous shutdowns, leading to significant disruptions in economic activities and the interruption of salaries for hundreds of thousands of federal employees [2]. - The Congressional Budget Office reported that the 2013 government shutdown resulted in losses amounting to $2 billion, highlighting the financial repercussions of such events [2]. - The Peter G. Peterson Foundation projects that interest payments on U.S. debt will surge to $14 trillion over the next decade, a significant increase from $4 trillion in the past ten years, which will heavily impact public and private spending in critical economic sectors [2]. Group 2: Credit Rating Concerns - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from the highest Aaa to Aa1 in May, reflecting investor concerns regarding the growing national debt [2].