CBO WARNS SHUTDOWN COULD TRIM Q4 GDP BY UP TO 2% AS IMPACT SPREADS
The federal shutdown’s $7–14B GDP hit underscores mounting near-term damage, especially for low-income Americans losing access to vital programs like SNAP and WIC. With 2M+ workers furloughed, the disruption rivals the 2018–19 standoff. Though losses may recover later, prolonged inaction risks compounding economic drag just as growth shows signs of softening.