AI Investment Masks Economic Vulnerabilities While Driving Unprecedented Growth
The AI Spending Paradox As trade tensions escalate and tariffs threaten to dampen economic momentum, a surprising force has emerged…
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Government Shutdown Costing U.S. Economy $15 Billion Daily, Treasury Secretary Warns
The ongoing federal government shutdown is reportedly costing the U.S. economy approximately $15 billion per day in lost output, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Treasury chief warned the shutdown is beginning to “cut into muscle” of the economy despite what he described as sustainable investment growth in areas including artificial intelligence.
Shutdown’s Economic Impact Reaches $15 Billion Daily
The two-week-old federal government shutdown is costing the U.S. economy approximately $15 billion daily in lost output, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Wednesday. According to reports from Washington, Bessent put this specific estimate on the economic toll while urging Democratic lawmakers to “be heroes” and side with Republicans to end the impasse.
Trump’s 130% China Tariff Threat Faces Economic Reality Check With $45 Trillion At Stake
Experts indicate President Trump’s proposed 130% tariff on Chinese goods faces significant implementation hurdles as both U.S. and Chinese economies show vulnerability. With $45 trillion in combined annual economic output, analysts suggest neither nation can afford escalated trade hostilities.
Massive Tariff Threat Hangs Over Global Economy
President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 130% tariffs on Chinese goods has placed approximately $45 trillion in annual economic output at risk, according to Forbes analysis. Sources indicate that despite the aggressive rhetoric, economic realities make implementation unlikely as neither the United States nor China can withstand the consequences of such extreme trade measures.