Japan’s debt is twice the size of its economy—but economists warn U.S.’s $40 trillion sum is worse

Japan’s debt is twice the size of its economy—but economists warn U.S.’s $40 trillion sum is worse — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-debt-is-twice-the-size-of-its-economy-but-economists-warn-u-s-s-40-trillion-sum-is-worseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion as Economists Warn of Riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-debt-is-twice-the-size-of-its-economy-but-economists-warn-u-s-s-40-trillion-sum-is-worsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-debt-is-twice-the-size-of-its-economy-but-economists-warn-u-s-s-40-trillion-sum-is-worse#u88872Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:10:40 +0000The United States national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, doubling over the past decade, yet the nation barely ranks in the top ten globally for debt relative to economic size. While Japan holds debt exceeding twice the size of its economy, economists caution that the financial positions differ fundamentally. Japan stands as the largest creditor nation globally, whereas the United States operates as the largest debtor nation. Observers point out that soaring Treasury yields and interest burdens compound the pressure on American fiscal stability, prompting ongoing legislative hearings and pol