According to the data of the US Treasury Department, in 2005 the federal debt of the USA reached $2 trillion. For comparison, in 2003 it was $1.5 trillion, and in 2001 $1 trillion.
It is noteworthy that the share of US promissory notes owned by foreigners has been growing all these years. In 2005 foreign noteholders owned 50.1 percent of the US debt, which is a record high. For comparison, it was 42.7 percent in 2003, and 35 percent in 2001.
The biggest holders of US promissory notes are Japan, China and Great Britain. In addition, at the end of 2004 foreign investors held $4 trillions' worth of securities issued by US companies and other non-government structures.
It is noteworthy that the share of US promissory notes owned by foreigners has been growing all these years. In 2005 foreign noteholders owned 50.1 percent of the US debt, which is a record high. For comparison, it was 42.7 percent in 2003, and 35 percent in 2001.
The biggest holders of US promissory notes are Japan, China and Great Britain. In addition, at the end of 2004 foreign investors held $4 trillions' worth of securities issued by US companies and other non-government structures.
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