US Debt Interest to Eclipse Defense Spending

The US is facing a critical financial challenge as its national debt escalates. Capital Group’s analysis reveals that within the next five years, the US government’s interest payments on this debt are poised to outpace defense spending. Economist Darrell Spence notes a concerning trend: if the debt continues to grow as projected by the Congressional Budget Office, annual net interest payments could skyrocket from below $500 billion to an astonishing $1.4 trillion by 2033. This shift underscores the urgent need for attention to the country’s debt dynamics.