Feb 28, 2023 US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse and mangle its international reputation The ongoing debt ceiling debate seems like a case of history repeating itself. After winning the majority in the House of Representatives in November 2022, Republicans are once again refusing to approve a raise in the debt limit unless they receive unspecified spending cuts as a tradeoff. This move puts the U.S. government at risk of default. Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest