US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time in history Xinhua | Updated: 2026-08-20 05:11

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a861c19a3106bc57421c697.html WASHINGTON -- The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday.