Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 1/15/19

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has so far refused to say how the ongoing partial government shutdown will affect operations. Politico sources in the administration and industry sources all say the office would likely start furloughing employees this week. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the shutdown likely won’t affect a visit by the Chinese Vice Premiere which is set for the end of the month.

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