He Donald Trump Government announced the freezing of or$ 26,000 million in federal funds for states governed by Democrats, in Full Partial Paralyco of the Government. The decision affects projects Transport in New York and of Green energy in 16 statesamong them California and Illinois, and marks a political offensive in the midst of “Shutdown “most recent.
Of frozen funds, or$ s18,000 million They were intended for transit projects in New York, while others or$ s8,000 million They were directed to green energy initiatives. The maneuver seeks to reinforce Trump’s control over the federal budget of or$ s7 billionHistorically domain of Congress according to the US Constitution.
The closure of the government, the 15º Since 1981already suspended the scientific research, financial supervision and environmental cleaningin addition to affecting multiple basic services. In parallel, 750,000 federal workers They received the order to stay at home without salary, while troops and border agents must continue to collect without collecting.
The vice president JD Vance warned that, if paralysis extended, they could apply permanent dismissalsadding new affected to 300,000 unemployed in December. The Patent and brands office confirmed that he will say goodbye to 1% of its 14,000 employeesaccording to an internal letter.
From the opposition, the Democratic leaders loaded against the White House. Hakeem Jeffriesreference in the House of Representatives, he said that the freezing of funds for New York will leave thousands of workers without employment. For its part, Chuck SchumerSenate Democratic Chief, he accused Trump of using “the American people as pawns.”
The conflict climbed after the Senate rejected a project to keep the government financed until the November 21. Democrats objected to the Republican refusal to include an extension in the health benefits They expire this year. Republicans, meanwhile, allege that the issue should be discussed in a separate debate.
The measure occurs in a context of strong pressures on the budget: the proposal in debate represented or$ s1.7 billionjust a quarter of the annual expense, since the rest is destined to Health programs, retirement and the payment of interests of the public debtwhich amounts to or$ s37.5 billion.
The social and economic impact of the closing of the US government
The Administration and Budget Officedirected by Russ Voughtordered all agencies to execute plans to apply licenses without salary enjoyment and eventual mass dismissals. According to the White House, the measure is part of Trump’s policy of reduce state size.
The president already promoted a reform to expel 300,000 federal employees Before December and threatened that the closure serves as a platform to advance “irreversible” actions.
The effects of Shutdown They are not limited to political land. The cuts reach social benefits, labor contracts and public services. In parallel, the agenda of Deportations promoted by Trump will continue, while areas such as education, environment and community programs will be weakened.
Experts warn that economic consequences can be felt throughout the country. Rachel Snydermanformer White House budget, warned: “What does the government spend money is a demonstration of the priorities of our country (…) closures only generate economic costs, fear and confusion throughout the country.”
Although financial markets usually react with indifference to previous closures, an analysis of Goldman Sachs He pointed out that this episode could differ due to the lack of negotiations between Congress and the Republican Administration.
Source: Ambito
