US Shutdown Deepens Economic Strain as Agencies Close
US government shutdown enters its 33rd day, delaying key GDP data, straining defense payrolls and food aid for millions.
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31-Day US Shutdown Risks $14B Blow to Economy
The 31-day US government shutdown — the second-longest ever — could cut $14B from GDP if it drags on, warns the CBO. Here’s how the standoff is shaking the economy.
US Shutdown Hits 2nd Week: $15B Weekly Economic Hit
The U.S. shutdown enters week two, costing $15B per week and affecting over 2M federal workers. Funding cuts pause programs and ripple across global markets and travel.
US Government Shutdown Reveals Partisan Paralysis
US government shutdowns expose chronic partisan gridlock, triggering furloughs, service disruptions and billions in economic losses. Can Washington break the cycle?
2025 U.S. Government Shutdown: Unpacking the Real Economic Shock
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown exposes deep partisan divides, risks hundreds of thousands of furloughs, and adds uncertainty to a fragile job market.
SMEs Struggle as US Tariffs Drive Up Costs and Cut Shipments
New survey reveals US tariffs have driven costs up 20%+ for nearly half of SMEs, slashed shipments, and may push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
US Tariff Hikes Could Push Up to 875,000 Americans into Poverty
U.S. tariff hikes could push up to 875,000 more Americans below the poverty line by raising prices and eroding real incomes, deepening the uneven toll of trade policy.
US Tariffs Cloud Africa’s Industrial Growth, Warns Zambian Expert
Zambian think tank leader Sydney Mwamba warns US tariffs threaten industrial growth and jobs across Africa, potentially slowing the continent’s economic momentum.
Trump’s Global Tariffs Leave Nations Relieved, Anxious, Perplexed
President Trump’s new tariff policy targets countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, sparking relief, anxiety and confusion as global markets adjust to evolving trade rules.
U.S. Tariffs Hit 18.3%—Highest Since 1934, Yale Study Warns
Yale Budget Lab finds U.S. tariffs at 18.3%, highest since 1934, cutting GDP growth and hiking consumer costs by $2,400.