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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