美政府“停摆”40天 共和党称“已有协议”拟今日表决

Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for 40 days, causing negative impacts across various industries and raising economic concerns among officials [1][3][21] - A potential agreement to end the shutdown has been announced by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, although it is still uncertain [5][6] Government Shutdown Impact - The shutdown has affected military bases overseas, with employees facing unpaid salaries, particularly in European countries like Italy, Portugal, Germany, and Spain [9][13] - Italy has formally requested payment for its local employees at U.S. military bases, with around 2,000 Italian employees at Aviano Air Base and Vicenza Army Base not receiving their October salaries [10][12] - Other countries, such as Portugal and Germany, have also had to provide temporary financial support to local employees, hoping for reimbursement once the shutdown ends [16] Aviation Industry Effects - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 major airports due to staff shortages caused by the shutdown [17] - On November 8, over 7,500 flights were delayed and more than 1,500 were canceled, with the situation worsening on November 9, when cancellations exceeded 2,000 [18][19] Economic Forecast - U.S. Treasury Secretary has warned that if the shutdown continues, the GDP growth for the fourth quarter could be halved or even turn negative [21][22] - White House economic advisors have echoed these concerns, indicating that prolonged shutdown could lead to a negative growth rate [21][22]