US government shutdown: What closes and who is affected globally
A US government shutdown, triggered by budget stalemates, paralyses vital services from national parks to passport processing, affecting countless Americans. Essential federal employees, including military personnel, work without pay, causing widespread hardship. The global economy also feels the ripple effect, with jittery markets, stalled trade, and international travel disruptions, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of Washington's political gridlock.
A US government shutdown, triggered by budget stalemates, paralyses vital services from national parks to passport processing, affecting countless Americans. Essential federal employees, including military personnel, work without pay, causing widespread hardship. The global economy also feels the ripple effect, with jittery markets, stalled trade, and international travel disruptions, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of Washington's political gridlock.
