Brad Setzer predicts that within five years (by 2031), US net debt will surpass or be close to Japan's net debt level.
“In five years without much change, net debt in The US will surpass or be close to that of Japan.”
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disputableUS net debt as percentage of GDP equals or exceeds Japan's net debt as percentage of GDP by 2031
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