Interest Rates Continue to Rise
By Ahmed Adel
Global Research
May 28, 2026
The US debt surpassed $31.27 trillion, exceeding the country's $31.22 trillion in GDP. This represents a debt-to-GDP ratio of 100.2%, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, compiled by the Committee on a Responsible Federal Budget and released in April. This level is well above the historical average.