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As Americans grapple with these fiscal realities, they cannot ignore the cautionary tales from countries like Greece and Argentina, whose debt crises led to severe economic collapse, societal disruption, and widespread suffering. Greece’s debt crisis was marked by a shocking budget deficit and fell victim to stringent austerity measures, while Argentina defaulted multiple times, resulting in economic trauma that echoes to this day.
While the U.S. holds advantages that protect it against an immediate debt crisis—such as the ability to print money to meet obligations—the specter of a debt crisis remains. A lack of credibility in financial governance could erode the dollar's status, leading to higher borrowing rates and stunted economic growth.