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Federal Shutdown Threatens Economy, WIC Program Disruption Ahead

9/28/2025

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A looming federal shutdown could worsen economic vulnerabilities as tariffs and mass layoffs strain the economy.
A shutdown could raise prices and disrupt the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Historically, the last major shutdown reduced GDP by 0.4 percentage points.
Markets may react negatively while slow job growth and rising tariffs add uncertainty.

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Story summary

A looming federal shutdown could worsen economic vulnerabilities as tariffs and mass layoffs strain the economy.
A shutdown could raise prices and disrupt the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Historically, the last major shutdown reduced GDP by 0.4 percentage points.
Markets may react negatively while slow job growth and rising tariffs add uncertainty.