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 <li>The U.S. national debt reached 125% of GDP in 2024, raising significant concerns from the ECB about global financial stability.</li>
 <li>ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos warns that unchecked U.S. fiscal policies could escalate into a major global economic crisis affecting the Eurozone and beyond.</li>
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In an era striving for economic stability, the burgeoning U.S. national debt demands global attention due to its potential to destabilize the world economy. As of 2024, the debt has surged to a staggering 125% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), coupled with a budget deficit that has incrementally risen from 6.2% to 6.4% of the GDP.
This fiscal imbalance has triggered alarms within international financial circles, notably the European Central Bank (ECB). During a recent banking conference in Frankfurt, ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos highlighted the critical nature of the situation.
According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), there is an impending risk that U.S. debt could increase by an additional $15 trillion over the next decade.
<h2 id="domestic-policies-fueling-the-debt-crisis">Domestic Policies Fueling the Debt Crisis</h2>
This daunting increase in national debt is largely driven by current economic policies that include promises of tax cuts amidst continuous governmental spending. This approach exacerbates the fiscal discrepancies.
Furthermore, the protectionist trade policies introduced by the previous administration, colloquially termed “XXL-Protektionism,” have not sufficed to counterbalance the revenue shortfall from reduced taxes.
Such policies have weakened the dollar’s value against the euro, disturbing the transatlantic trade balance and adding further strain to an already volatile economic environment.
The ripple effects of America’s towering debt extend well beyond its borders, posing a direct threat to global economic stability. With 23% of this debt held by foreign investors, any potential crisis could have far-reaching impacts on international financial markets.
Maria Vassalou, Director of the Pictet Research Institute, encapsulates the risk, noting that the global community has much at stake, having financed the U.S. deficit through substantial investments in dollars, U.S. Treasury bonds, and stocks.
The increasing tension from protectionist policies not only escalates trade disputes but also diminishes market stability.
<h2 id="implications-for-the-eurozone">Implications for the Eurozone</h2>
For the Eurozone, the implications of the U.S. debt crisis are equally significant. The ECB’s current efforts to stabilize inflation around 2% are under threat as recent economic performance indicates stagnating productivity and downgraded growth forecasts.
Luis de Guindos expresses concern that this “cyclical headwind” could exacerbate the structural challenges within the Eurozone, undermining attempts to bolster economic resilience.
As the U.S. remains an attractive hub for investors due to its ability to issue debt in its own currency, the ongoing tensions and protectionist measures could potentially reverse this dynamic.
Managing these challenges effectively is crucial to averting a global financial crisis. Simultaneously, the Eurozone must fortify its economic mechanisms to withstand potential turbulences.
The U.S. debt situation reflects broader global imbalances, necessitating coordinated international efforts to stabilize an increasingly interconnected financial system.
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