U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: Political and Economic Impact
The Root of the Shutdown The United States entered a partial government shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass either annual spending bills or a temporary funding measure. Deep disagreements over budget priorities, social spending, and defense allocations triggered the deadlock. The House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution, but the […]
Trump’s Century-High Tariffs Reshape Global Trade and U.S. Economy
In August 2025, the United States is experiencing its most significant tariff escalation in over a century. According to recent economic data, U.S. consumers now face an average effective tariff rate of 20.2%—the highest since 1911. Even when accounting for changes in consumer purchasing patterns, the adjusted rate stands at 19.4%, the steepest since 1933. […]
