The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said Monday that it would continue negotiations for upcoming trade talks despite having run out of funds due to the federal shutdown.

“USTR has implemented its lapse in appropriations contingency plan,” the office said in a terse statement Monday. “Excepted personnel will ensure USTR continues to conduct operations, including trade negotiations and enforcement.”

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