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13 October 2026

How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

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How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing

Key takeaways U. S. gross federal debt passed $40 trillion in August 2026; about $32. 4 trillion of it is held by the public. Net interest on the debt now runs above $1 trillion a year and eats roughly 18.

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