Analysis: US debt talks stalemate

Politicians divided over how to avoid what is being described as a catastrophic event for the economy – debt default.

John Terret

Politicians in the United States are arguing over how to avoid what is being described as a catastrophic event for the economy – a debt default.

There was a government deal to raise the country’s $14.3tn debt ceiling. But now Republicans are demanding cuts in government spending in exchange for their support.

Al Jazeera’s John Terret explains.

Source: Al Jazeera