CLEAN : Very hard to predict the effects of US govt shutdown: IMF

The video discusses the uncertainty in tax bill estimates due to temporary features, the expected surge in investment and subsequent payback, the implications of PAYGO provisions on government expenditure, and the potential impact on US growth and trade. The overall economic picture remains unpredictable.

In what ways could slower import growth in the US impact trading partners?

Why is it difficult to predict the overall economic picture in the current context?