US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at the US Capitol on November 3, 2025, in Washington, DC.
Photographer: Jim Watson/Getty ImagesLongest Shutdown in History Costs US Economy About $15 Billion Each Week
Past shutdowns have left only temporary scars, but this time is different
The US government shutdown has become the longest in history, and with no sign of a resolution soon its economic toll is deepening.
Now in its 36th day, the shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in early 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first term. Every week that passes costs the economy anywhere from $10 billion to $30 billion, based on analysts’ estimates, with several landing in the $15 billion range.