为了避免美国债务违约, 财政部长Yellen警告“非常措施”从1月21日开始。 Treasury Secretary Yellen warns of "extraordinary measures" starting Jan. 21 to avoid U.S. debt default.

从1月21日起, 美国将使用「超常措施」, 防止债务达到最高上限。 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that starting January 21, the U.S. will use "extraordinary measures" to prevent hitting the debt ceiling. 这些措施,包括停止向某些基金付款,旨在拖延潜在的违约。 These measures, including stopping payments to certain funds, aim to delay a potential default. Yellen敦促国会迅速采取行动,保护国家的信用地位。 Yellen urged Congress to act quickly to protect the country's credit standing. 如果不提高债务限额,政府就面临违约的风险,这可能影响到联邦退休人员和工人。 If the debt limit isn't raised, the government risks defaulting, which could impact federal retirees and workers.