Political Stalemate Results in $11 Billion Loss, Highlighting Deep-Rooted Flaws in the System
- U.S. government shutdown in late 2025 caused $11B economic loss, disrupted critical data collection for CPI and employment reports. - Treasury Secretary Bessent highlighted recession risks in rate-sensitive sectors but emphasized services-driven inflation, not Trump trade policies. - "One Big, Beautiful Bill" tax cuts aim to boost incomes, with analysts projecting 0.4pp growth boost despite Fed rate constraints. - Shutdown intensified calls for congressional reform to end gridlock, as prediction markets
The United States experienced a government shutdown spanning 43 days at the end of 2025
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Despite these obstacles, the administration remains optimistic about the nation’s economic direction.
The economic consequences of the shutdown have strengthened demands for legislative change.
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