Breaking News: The U.S. national debt topped $30 trillion, years ahead of schedule, as pandemic spending fueled government borrowing.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The U.S. national debt topped $30 trillion, years ahead of schedule, as pandemic spending fueled government borrowing. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:11 PM EST The ominous fiscal milestone underscores the fragile nature of the country's long-term economic health as it grapples with soaring prices and the prospect of higher interest rates. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018