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The Trump economy: $40tn debt, 6.7% mortgages and $5 diesel
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The Trump economy: $40tn debt, 6.7% mortgages and $5 diesel

August 22, 2026

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The Trump administration's economic agenda faces pressure as geopolitical tensions with Iran drive up energy prices. The U.S. faces a $40 trillion debt burden, mortgage rates at 6.7%, and diesel prices reaching $5 per gallon, straining the administration's policy objectives.

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