【环球财经】美政府“停摆”危机逼近 两党“极限拉扯”恐遭政治反噬
Xin Hua She·2025-09-29 14:32

Core Points - The U.S. federal government funding is set to run out at midnight on September 30, prompting President Trump to meet with congressional leaders to discuss a temporary funding bill to avert a shutdown [1][2] - The House of Representatives passed a temporary funding bill drafted by Republicans, aiming to keep the government operational until late November, but the Senate failed to pass it, leading to a deadlock between the two parties [1][2] - Democrats criticized the Republican bill for neglecting healthcare priorities and proposed their own plan to extend funding until October 31, which includes key policies such as extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and reversing cuts to Medicaid [1][2] - The Republican bill provides additional security funding for various government departments but lacks other policy priorities, with Republicans arguing it allows time for further negotiations [1][2] - If Congress fails to pass a temporary funding bill, the federal government will shut down at midnight on October 1, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees who may be forced to take unpaid leave [2][3] Economic Impact - A government shutdown could lead to billions of dollars in economic losses and threaten economic growth, further frustrating voters who expect improvements in living costs and quality of life [3] - The political ramifications of a shutdown are uncertain, with analysts suggesting that both parties may face backlash for their inability to keep the government running [3]