Group 1 - The recent partial agreement between China and the U.S. indicates a temporary easing of the trade war, with the U.S. government showing signs of concession after facing multiple challenges [1] - Analysts warn that the severity of the situation is not fully recognized, as the U.S. national debt increased by $600 billion in the first month of the government shutdown, averaging $19 billion in new debt daily [3] - The prolonged government shutdown has led to significant disruptions, including over 3.2 million flight cancellations or delays affecting travelers, and approximately 800,000 federal employees facing unpaid leave [3] Group 2 - The historical duration of the government shutdown coincides with a collapsing labor market and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts without data support, indicating a risk of systemic failure [4] - Trump's past decisions have often been linked to U.S. debt, with tax policies failing to yield expected revenues and increasing tax burdens on ordinary citizens [4] - The push for a "stable currency" policy, including the proposed "Genius Act" to ensure stablecoins are tied to the dollar, raises concerns about the reliance on U.S. debt market stability [6] Group 3 - The depletion of funds in the U.S. Department of Agriculture threatens food assistance for over 40 million low-income individuals, highlighting stark contrasts in government spending priorities [6] - The extravagant spending on White House renovations and lavish events by Trump contrasts sharply with the struggles of low-income citizens, raising questions about government priorities [6] - The internal issues within the U.S. government may lead to its eventual collapse, suggesting that the temporary truce in trade may be a strategic retreat by Trump [6]