Washington Fails to Address America's Fiscal Cliff
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As of March 2026, Washington has not taken action to resolve the looming fiscal cliff in the United States. This inaction risks triggering automatic tax increases and spending cuts that could slow economic growth and affect millions of Americans. The fiscal cliff refers to the combination of expiring tax cuts and mandatory spending reductions scheduled to take effect soon.
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- •The fiscal cliff involves expiring tax cuts and automatic spending cuts set to begin in 2026.
- •Washington lawmakers have not passed new legislation to prevent these fiscal measures.
- •The fiscal cliff could lead to higher taxes for individuals and businesses and reduced government spending.
- •The potential economic impact includes slower growth and increased uncertainty for households and markets.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Washington passes legislation to delay or modify the fiscal cliff measures the immediate economic risks would be reduced, providing relief to taxpayers and government programs.
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