Due to the huge differences between the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States on core issues such as medical-related welfare spending, the Senate failed to pass a new interim appropriations bill before the end of the previous fiscal year on September 30, resulting in the federal government's use of funds to maintain normal operations.,"shutdown" began on October 1.

As the U.S. government "stop" continues, more and more Americans begin to feel the negative impact of government agency shutdowns.At the same time, the impact of "stop" on tourism and small business operations across the U.S. continues to expand.

Central news reporter Liu Xiaobo:In the U.S. capital, Washington, several museums, including the National Archives, art galleries and so on, have been closed since the 12th. These museums are mainly located near the National Square. In the past, the area was popular, but with the government's closure, there have been few visitors. These museums are important points of interest for tourists from all over the U.S. capital to visit, with the region's food, transportation, and hospitality industry continuing to be affected.

Americans tired of party struggles, worried about growing social scatterings

Many Americans are disappointed by the negative effects of the government's "stop-down", saying they are tired of the endless political struggle between democracies and republicans, and concerned about the growing division of American society.

Visitors to Michigan:American society is now severely divided.I have some friends who, regardless of which camp they belong to, are gradually moving away from each other and even no longer connected, which is so bad.

New York State tourists:It is very sad that the government "shuts down". Ordinary Americans are suffering because of political differences and disputes. Not only ordinary people, but tourists like us are also experiencing various inconveniences. Now there is no sign that it will end anytime soon. I hope the two parties can have common sense and reach some consensus.

National Park Shuttle closure: multiple flights delayed or cancelled

National parks in many places in the United States are forced to stop work because employees are forced to stop work, and facilities such as visitor centers in parks are unoperated. Most of them choose to close directly to thank guests. The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States said on the 19th that flight delays and cancellations caused by the shortage of air traffic controllers continued at airports such as Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark. According to the data of flight information website, on the 19th alone, more than 5,800 flights were delayed in the United States.

US GDP loses about $15 billion per week

The U.S. Tourism Association recently released a report that the U.S. tourism economy loses about $1 billion per week, while the White House Economic Advisory Committee notes that the government's "stop" would result in a loss of about $15 billion per week in U.S. GDP.

Some public opinion analysis pointed out that the current losses caused by the government shutdown are still in their early stages, but if the shutdown continues, the confidence of American families and small businesses will be frustrated, consumer investment will be suppressed, air transportation, national security risks will increase, and economic market order will be chaotic. The cumulative effect will increase significantly.