美媒：此次美国政府停摆很可能是破坏性最大的一次

Core Insights - The current U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1, has lasted at least 36 days and is likely to be the most destructive in history, impacting various sectors significantly [1][2] - Unlike previous shutdowns, this one has resulted in 100% of funding being unable to be executed, leading to severe economic repercussions [2] Economic Impact - Historically, government shutdowns have had short-term economic impacts, but this shutdown is expected to slow the fourth-quarter GDP growth by 1.15 percentage points, with a revised growth forecast of only 1% [1] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the shutdown could reduce the annual GDP growth rate by 1 to 2 percentage points, with permanent economic losses projected between $7 billion and $14 billion [2] Social Consequences - Millions of Americans are unable to receive essential benefits such as food stamps (SNAP), and approximately 1.4 million federal employees are working without pay [1] - The disruption in government data updates has hindered investors and policymakers from accurately assessing the state of the U.S. economy [1] Broader Economic Context - The timing of the shutdown is particularly detrimental as the economy was already slowing, exacerbated by high tariffs, low immigration numbers, and student loan repayment pressures [2] - The political implications of the shutdown have drawn criticism, highlighting the willingness of both parties to allow public suffering for political gain [2]