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EU government debt to GDP ratio is 81.8% with a deficit of 2.9%.

US current debt to GDP is 124%, and Trump’s big beautiful bill is projected to increase the deficit to 7% next year.

America has long benefited from a more dynamic and attractive labor market than Europe, but the current administration is actively trying destroy that advantage by driving out the immigrants that were fueling it.



Now look at economic growth rates.

To be clear, I think US spending is too high. But I would take a bit more debt and thriving economic growth vs a bit less debt and zero economic growth every time.


Real GDP growth in 2024 was approximately 2.8%.

The federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2024 totaled around 6.4% of GDP.

It's unsustainable long term.


Your last line ruined a good post.




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