How did the 2018-2019 shutdown affect US GDP growth rates?

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The 2018-2019 US Government Shutdown Impacted GDP Growth Rates

The prolonged US government shutdown that occurred from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, had a measurable negative effect on the United States' gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Specifically, the shutdown led to a reduction in GDP growth in both the final quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019.
Reduction in Fourth Quarter 2018 GDP Growth

During the fourth quarter of 2018, the economic activity curtailed by the shutdown resulted in a decrease in the projected GDP growth. This period, marked by government agency closures and furloughs, saw a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the expected GDP growth rate for that quarter.
Reduction in First Quarter 2019 GDP Growth

The impact of the shutdown extended into the subsequent quarter. For the first quarter of 2019, the cumulative effects of the extended government closure led to a further reduction in GDP growth. This second quarter experienced a more significant impact, with GDP growth being lowered by 0.2 percentage points.

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