IMF Warns of US Debt Crisis, Urges Action
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The International Monetary Fund warns of high U.S. debt levels, projecting public debt to reach 140% of GDP by 2031. The current account deficit is too large, with government shortfalls expected to remain around 7-8% of GDP annually. Lawmakers consider a resolution to cap deficits at 3% of GDP, aiming for a balanced budget. The report critiques current policy mixes, noting that while tax cuts and child tax credit boosts could help household incomes, higher tariffs and reductions in Medicaid and food aid could drag down real incomes for the lowest third of earners and raise poverty rates. Officials emphasize the need for a clear plan to rein in debt, focusing on revenue hikes and entitlement program reforms.
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