The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations this week in Montreal as planned, even if a shutdown of the federal government continues, said Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the government shutdown continues, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said during a Saturday press briefing.
Mulvaney indicated USTR could utilize its ability to transfer funds from one account to another to conduct NAFTA Round Six as planned.
NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown
