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Inflation is also a factor, in absolute terms. In 2025, interest payments totaled $970 billion, or 3.2% of GDP. The US public debt-to-GDP ratio peaked at 106%
by Supermancho 6mo ago
Inflation is also a factor, in absolute terms.
In 2025, interest payments totaled $970 billion, or 3.2% of GDP.
The US public debt-to-GDP ratio peaked at 106% in 1946 following WW2.
Next year the US will likely match or exceed that, imo.