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Congress is expected to forge a compromise on the US debt ceiling to avoid a sovereign debt default, but the decision is unlikely to be made without a fight.
Policymakers are staking their positions on a US debt ceiling compromise, meaning raising, suspending, or repealing the debt limit may come at the cost of federal spending cuts. This report explores what comes next now that mandatory and discretionary federal government spending, along with their defense and nondefense components, are probably all on the table.
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The Road to a Deal: Four Scenarios
January 09, 2025
Default Is Not an Option
January 09, 2025
Charts
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Charts
A hyperpolarized environment, diminished trust in our nation’s leaders.
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BRIEF
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February 18, 2025
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The White House's Game Plan for Achieving Trade Balance
February 17, 2025
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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Will Hike Costs
February 12, 2025
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The Importance of Mexico to US Food Supply
February 04, 2025
BRIEF
Executive Order on Energy Emergency
January 31, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
CED Maps Out 2025 Policy Plan for New President and Congress
January 23, 2025
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