Shutdown costing US economy about $15B a week: Hassett

Oct 7, 2025 - 03:00
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Shutdown costing US economy about $15B a week: Hassett
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett warned Monday that the government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy approximately $15 billion a week. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett cited an internal White House report suggesting the shutdown could have serious economic consequences if it continues for too long. “My friends over at the…