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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

Managing Editor · Monday, October 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM · 1 min read

France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline. — MarketWatch, Shenzhen Business news — Image: MarketWatch

France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics.

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