Pew Report: Permanent Tax Cuts Would Raise National Debt By Editor Test Wed, May 26, 2010 SHARE ON: TwitterFacebookLinkedIn The current debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio in the United States is 57%, compared to an average of 37% over the last 50 years. TO READ THIS ARTICLE, PLEASE SIGN IN OR SUBSCRIBE Not Yet a Member? What's Included? Subscribe Now! $249.00 per year(recurring) - or - $25.00 per month(recurring) Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Lost Password? Reset here.