The US government shutdown lasts for the second longest time in history, intensifying the economic impact.

The government shutdown in the United States has lasted for 22 days, making it the second longest government shutdown event in history. The deadlock between the two parties over the expiring healthcare subsidies has yet to be resolved. With President Trump expected to visit Asia later this week, members of Congress and aides suggest that the shutdown may continue into November or even surpass the 35-day shutdown during Trump's first term in office. On Tuesday, a meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans at the White House seemed to further solidify the Republican party's determination to refuse negotiations with the Democrats. The Democrats are demanding that as a condition for reopening the government, Congress must provide healthcare cost relief for 22 million Americans, as their healthcare costs are expected to rise significantly in January. Trump stated, "Our position is very clear: we will not be forced into submission by their ridiculous scheme." Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakim Jeffries have requested a meeting with Trump before his trip to Asia, but Trump stated on Tuesday that he will only talk to them after the government shutdown ends. To pass the temporary funding bill already passed by the House (set to expire on November 21), the Senate would need at least 8 Democratic votes to break the deadlock. Senate Republican Leader John Thune has publicly promised Democrats that there will be a congressional vote on extending the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act after the government reopens. However, Democrats believe this promise is insufficient and doubt that the House will hold such a vote. Schumer told reporters, "The key is that this is not an agreement at all, this is just a partisan scheme that will leave the American people stranded." Economic Impact The economic impact of the government shutdown in the United States will worsen this week, as federal employees who received partial pay this month will lose their first full pay on Friday. The White House also warned that it may not be able to continue paying military salaries through special and potentially illegal accounting maneuvers, and prevent federal food assistance funds from running out next month. Analysts suggest that the government shutdown will cause a temporary slight increase in the unemployment rate, but once the government resumes operations, the unemployment rate will return to 4.3%. The effect is particularly noticeable in the Washington area, where there are a large number of federal workers, contractors, suppliers, and service businesses who are unable to receive compensation. Over 2 million federal employees are on unpaid leave, with approximately 750,000 forced to take a furlough. Those on unpaid leave have to apply for delay in mortgage and car loan payments from banks and for unemployment insurance. House Republicans have returned to their respective districts since September 19, and Speaker Mike Johnson plans to have these members leave Congress during the remaining time in October. Johnson and his Republican colleagues state that there is no need to modify any content of the temporary bill to secure Democratic support. Johnson told reporters on Tuesday, "There is nothing to negotiate." Johnson has suggested negotiating on the expiring subsidies issue at the end of the year, but conservative individuals are requesting concessions, including limitations on the Obama healthcare plan that covers abortion and transgender care. Meanwhile, the White House has threatened to impose harsher penalties on Democrats, including canceling federal projects in states where Democrats hold majority seats. President Trump has compared budget chief Rassel Wat to the powerful antagonist Darth Vader from "Star Wars". The White House budget office has canceled or delayed projects worth $28 billion in various areas, and plans to carry out large-scale layoffs in domestic agencies such as the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of the Interior. These layoff plans have been temporarily halted by a judge, as there is an ongoing debate about whether using funds for mass layoffs during the shutdown violates federal budget laws. These actions have only strengthened the resolve of Democrats, with some now demanding limits on Wat's authority in any shutdown agreement. Private talks among moderates in the Senate have made no progress. When asked on Tuesday if she could see a way out of the stalemate, key moderate Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire shook her head and said, "I don't see it."