U.S. Government Shutdown Could Cost Up to $14 Billion in Economic Losses
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The U.S. government shutdown is costing the economy approximately $7 billion per month, with potential total losses reaching up to $14 billion if it lasts eight weeks, according to the Congressional Budget Office, which also notes negative macroeconomic effects and unpaid federal workers.
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- Shutdown is costing U.S. economy $7 billion per month, budget office says NBC News
- Government shutdown could lead to $14B in lost GDP, CBO reports Politico
- Government shutdown could cost $14bn, congressional forecaster predicts - US politics live The Guardian
- Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy up to $14 billion, CBO says CNBC
- A Quantitative Analysis of the Effects of the Government Shutdown on the Economy Under Three Scenarios, as of October 29, 2025 Congressional Budget Office (.gov)
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