$40 trillion debt, $1.8 trillion deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets

$40 trillion debt, $1.8 trillion deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets  The Times of IndiaUS debt has hit $40tn – Will that be a wake-up call?  BBCAfter decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices  The Washington PostTrump’s economic challenge: $40tn debt, 6.7% mortgages and $5 diesel  Financial TimesHow did US debt approach $40 trillion — and who pays for it?  Euronews.com