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There is a significant concern regarding the United States' limit on tax receipts, which historically triggers a recession when they exceed 18% of GDP. This limit indicates that the U.S. cannot sustain higher levels of debt without facing severe economic repercussions. With current debt levels around 125% of GDP, experts warn that a recession could lead to massive increases in the deficit, potentially pushing it to as high as 20% of GDP. Such a scenario would dramatically raise Treasury yields, adversely affecting both the economy and foreign investors holding dollar-denominated debt.