Taken as a whole, 2018 was a strong year for the U.S. economy, and the New Year should keep the momentum rolling. There are concerns ahead, such as the trade war with China and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government (as of press time) that could slow the country’s growth.
“In some ways, the challenges we are experiencing with China have been an important reminder of the risks associated with being overly dependent on one trade partner, and this is an opportunity for certain sectors to rebalance for greater long-term prospects,” says Todd Southerland, Food & Agribusiness Industry Manager for SunTrust Bank based in Atlanta, Ga.