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At the end of 2024, bond yields stood at 3.65%.
We know that bond yields are now at 5.21%.
Interest paid on the debt in 2024 was $1,294 billion, or $11,841 per taxpayer.
Interest payable on the debt in 2026 is $2,094 billion, or $19,161 per taxpayer.
An increase of $7,320 per taxpayer, or 62%.