US national debt could rise under Harris – but would surge under Trump – report

The non-partisan committee found both presidential candidates would increase the US national debt – but said Mr Trump’s tenure would be far worse (AP)

Few US voters are likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans for America.

The analysis released by the non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase American national debt over 10 years by 3.5 trillion dollars (£2.66 trillion).