5 Countries That Own the Most U.S. Debt

3. United Kingdom

Total holdings of U.S. treasury securities (in billions): $668.3

UK’s finance minister stated earlier this year that it would be ” absolutely devastating” if the U.S. was unable to raise the debt ceiling, which was ultimately resolved. The UK is itself under pressure because of its rising debt, with its external debt crossing $3 trillion, and is one of three countries that own the most U.S. debt with said ownership greater than $500 billion.