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Debt, AI Costs, and Trade Tensions | Newark News
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The U.S. national debt has surged past $40 trillion, with interest costs now exceeding defense spending—raising alarms about a looming economic crisis. Blame is being placed squarely on the Trump administration for tax cuts, tariffs, Iran-related expenses, and cuts to programs like DOGE, while critics note both parties are avoiding accountability. Meanwhile, AI data centers—once celebrated as job creators—are now under fire as politicians flip-flop on their support, blaming Big Tech for forcing households to pay for grid upgrades. Voters are furious as energy policies shift without solid replacements, leaving homeowners and businesses footing the bill. And in trade, Trump’s temporary tariff pause with Canada raises questions: Is this a real fix—or just a Band-Aid on deepening economic friction with our closest neighbor?
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