Tag: Us economy

According to a 2025 analysis, the United States' food trade deficit surged to a record $58.7 billion in 2024, signaling a significant shift in the nation's food economy. This marks a definitive turn for a country historically known as a global agricultural leader, raising questions about America's evolving reliance on foreign food sources.

According to the latest 2023 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some point during the year. This statistic reveals the challenge many families face in consistently accessing adequate and nutritious food.

With U.S. household debt reaching a record $18.39 trillion in Q2 2025, it is clear that consumer spending and the overconsumption driving it are at an all-time high. But what are we overconsuming in the US, and at what cost to our finances, health, and the environment?