🌏JUST IN: The US debt map: New allies compensate for China's exit.
The United States' debt has climbed to $38.6 trillion by February 2026, forcing the country to rely more than ever on foreign capital. While China led net sales by unloading $86 billion in bonds, other allies came to the rescue: the UK, Belgium, and Japan increased their holdings by more than $115 billion. Thanks to this shift, total foreign holdings have reached a record high of $9.4 trillion.
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🌏JUST IN: The US debt map: New allies compensate for China's exit.
The United States' debt has climbed to $38.6 trillion by February 2026, forcing the country to rely more than ever on foreign capital.
While China led net sales by unloading $86 billion in bonds, other allies came to the rescue: the UK, Belgium, and Japan increased their holdings by more than $115 billion.
Thanks to this shift, total foreign holdings have reached a record high of $9.4 trillion.