How Would a Shutdown Impact the Economy?

New York Times: “First came President Trump’s punishing global tariffs, which have started to send prices higher.”

“Then, it was mass layoffs in government and deportations nationwide, which have put the squeeze on the labor force.”

“Now, Washington is speeding toward a federal shutdown, posing yet another test to an economy under increasing strain eight months into Mr. Trump’s second term. If a partisan logjam brings federal agencies to a screeching and sustained halt in a matter of days, the result could be another round of pain for American consumers and businesses.”