# Why the National Debt Still Signals Trouble for the 2030s | TrendsTalk

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Podcast: [ITR Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/itr-economics-80503)
Published: 2026-05-11T12:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain revisits the long-term 2030 economic outlook and explains why rising national debt remains one of the biggest risks facing the US economy. With debt levels climbing, interest payments surging, and demographic pressures building, what does this mean for businesses trying to plan ahead? Taylor breaks down the key drivers behind ITR Economics’ 2030 forecast, including transfer payments, debt-to-GDP concerns, and the economic impact of an aging population. Most importantly, he shares why business leaders should start preparing now rather than waiting for warning signs later. For a deeper dive into ITR Economics’ 2030 forecast and preparation strategies, visit → https://itreconomics.com/2030s-great-depression/

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