U.S. public debt reaches about $36 trillion, a critical component of global finance.

The U.S. holds about $36 trillion in public debt, a cornerstone of global finance used for reserves, pricing benchmarks, and borrowing collateral. Foreign ownership data may not precisely reflect individual country holdings due to reliance on U.S.-based custodian records. The total debt stands at $35.5 trillion and is on the rise.

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