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US borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2007 as the debt crisis deepens. Investors are pulling foreign holdings while new 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods went live after failed negotiations.
US borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2007 while the national debt approaches $40 trillion. Simultaneously, 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods took effect after negotiations collapsed. Foreign investors are pulling money out of US holdings, suggesting confidence is shifting.
Both pressures point in the same direction: rising cost of capital and deteriorating financial conditions. The tariffs add inflationary pressure while the debt crisis drives up interest rates, creating a tightening squeeze on government spending and economic growth. The investor pullout means the US will need to offer even higher returns to borrow, making the debt spiral harder to reverse.
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