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Experts available: U.S. government shutdown and the impact to Canada

Experts can speak to political deadlock and potential fallout for supply chains

 October 01, 2025
Capitol Hill

 October 01, 2025

The U.S. government has shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal. Western experts can speak to the political deadlock in Congress and the potential fallout for supply chains and cross-border trade.

Matt Lebo
Professor, Political Science

Areas of expertise: Congressional politics, American domestic politics, the presidency, congressional elections and political parties in Congress.

Fraser Johnson
Professor, Ivey Business School; Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair

Areas of expertise: Impact of a government shutdown on supply chains, food prices, the automotive sector, manufacturing, shipping and ports.

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Justin Zadorsky, Media Relations Officer, Western University, 226.377.1673 (mobile), jzadorsk@uwo.ca

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