美国债务首次突破38万亿美元，政府停摆和“大而美”法案加剧危机

Group 1 - The total U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, marking the fastest accumulation of debt outside the COVID-19 pandemic period [2][3] - The U.S. national debt is projected to reach $34 trillion by January 2024, $35 trillion by July 2024, $36 trillion by November 2024, and $37 trillion by August 2025 [3] - The rapid increase in national debt raises urgent questions about the sustainability of U.S. fiscal health and current federal policies [3] Group 2 - The government shutdown has led to delayed economic activities and fiscal decisions, further accelerating the growth of the national debt [3] - The interest costs associated with the national debt are now the fastest-growing part of the budget, with projections indicating $14 trillion in interest payments over the next decade [4] - The Trump administration claims to have reduced the deficit by $350 billion compared to the same period in 2024 through spending cuts and increased revenue [4] Group 3 - The rapid accumulation of national debt poses risks to the American public, including rising borrowing costs, reduced corporate investment, declining wages, and increased prices for goods and services [5] - The increasing debt burden may lead to heightened inflation, eroding the purchasing power of Americans over time [5] - Credit rating agencies have downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to the inability of successive governments to reverse the trend of large annual deficits and rising interest costs [5]