美政府“停摆”进入第40天 多位美官员密集表态唱衰经济

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 40th day, causing significant economic impacts according to U.S. officials [1] - U.S. Treasury Secretary warned that the ongoing shutdown could lead to a 50% reduction in economic growth for the fourth quarter if it continues [4] - The White House economic advisor indicated that the shutdown could result in negative economic growth for the fourth quarter due to disruptions in air travel and reduced consumer spending during the holiday season [5][7] Group 2 - The U.S. Transportation Secretary stated that if the shutdown persists, air traffic could drop to "extremely low" levels, with a potential flight cancellation rate of 15% to 20% across the country [9] - The Federal Aviation Administration has already instructed airlines to reduce flight schedules by 4% at 40 busy airports, indicating a direct impact on the transportation industry [9]