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US Govt Shutdown Underscores Polarization Amid High Fiscal Deficits

The latest U.S. government, shutdown, though only partial, highlights how political polarization and a complex budget process continue to hinder fiscal policymaking, Fitch Ratings says. We expect deficits to remain elevated and see risks to our baseline projections, including from a forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. [....]