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May 21
23m 42s

Budget deficits

Reuters
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget bill is likely to bake in outsized deficits for years to come. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters columnist Mike Dolan about what that means for U.S. debt levels and the wider economy. Plus, the anxiety stalking treasury markets. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. For information on our privac ... Show More
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