Big news about the US government's money! The US owes a HUGE amount of money – about $36 trillion! That's like a really, really big pile of pennies. President Trump wants to fix this.
- Trump's team is trying to cut spending and raise more money through taxes.
- They're also looking at some unusual ideas, like making foreign countries trade their money for different bonds.
- Some experts think these unusual ideas could make things worse.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| US Debt | $36 trillion |
| US Debt as % of GDP | >120% |
| 10-year Treasury Yield (approx) | 4.2% |
It's a complicated situation, but it's important to understand how the US government manages its money.
