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US Government Shutdown Furloughs 750,000 Amid Tariff Crisis
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The United States government shutdown began October 1, 2025—the first since 2018—after failed healthcare funding talks.
- About 750,000 federal employees are furloughed daily, with Social Security and Medicare continuing but possibly delayed.
- New tariffs of 100% on pharmaceuticals and 25% on trucks coincide with the shutdown.
- Analysts warn a prolonged shutdown could disrupt the economy; blame persists between parties.
