Government Shutdown
latest news & developments
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
US Congress members bail on Agoa to avoid government shutdown at home
Congress members will stay at home to pass key government spending bills but a senior trade representative will lead a US delegation
US government shuts down for second time this year
The US government has shut down for the second time this year after Congress failed to reach a deal on the budget
US debt escalates to 17 trillion dollars
The US debt jumped above $17-trillion for the first time in history, the Treasury Department said Friday.
The United States ponders its Lehman moment
What would a default by the US government on its $16-trillion debt mean?
John Kerry calls for end to US government shutdown
Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Congress to end the partial government shutdown and think "hard" about the message it sends the world.