# US Economy Warning Issued as Shutdown Hits Americans

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/us-economy-warning-issued-as-shutdown-hits-americans/
- Published: 2025-10-15T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent (center) – July 22, 2025. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Khaleda Rahman. Newsweek – October 14, 2025. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday that the government shutdown was “starting to affect” the U.S. economy. […] The federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, is now in its third week with no resolution in sight. It has far-reaching consequences that affect millions of Americans, federal workers and critical services. On Monday, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said it could become the longest federal government shutdown in […] Click here to view original web page at www.newsweek.com Related articles: Industrial Policy, Trump Style – Washington Monthly China Trade Fight Threatens COVID-Like Shock To U.S. Economy, Analysis Finds – Investopedia Why China Can Collapse the U.S. With One Decree – The American Prospect Trump doubles down on $20B lifeline to Argentina, signals possible trade deal – Fox Business How Trump’s ‘state-directed cronyism’ is selling out the US economy – AlterNet