Lena Petrova: US Economy Loses $15 Billion Per Week as America’s Longest Shutdown Crisis Worsens

For 37 agonizing days, the United States has been gripped by an unprecedented government shutdown, that began as a political standoff but has rapidly escalated into a full-blown national economic and political crisis. This isn’t just about partisan gridlock anymore; it’s a deepening emergency that is touching millions of lives and costing the U.S. economy an estimated $15 billion weekly. This isn’t just another shutdown; it’s the longest in American history, and its repercussions are far more profound than previous instances. Unlike its predecessors, this one lacks a clear exit strategy, creating an environment of profound uncertainty. This uncertainty is…