Strong Job Market Bolsters U.S. Economy, Says Jared Bernstein
June 25, 2024
Jared Bernstein, Chair of the United States Council of Economic Advisers, discussed the current state of the U.S. economy with a focus on freight.
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White House May Intervene in Longshoremen-USMX Talks, Expert Warns
June 24, 2024
According to labor expert Melissa Atkins, the stalled labor negotiations between the ILA and USMX are likely still active informally.
How 2024 Elections Are Disrupting Global Supply Chains
June 21, 2024
As 2024 unfolds with elections in 64 countries, there are significant risks to supply chains.
Biden Issues Executive Order on Supply Chain Resilience
June 14, 2024
President Biden issued an executive order to create a White House council on supply chain resilience, requiring a thorough review of critical industries by Dec. 31.
U.S. Tariff Hikes on China: What Industry Leaders Are Saying
May 23, 2024
Industry experts react to the White House's expansion of Chinese tariffs and the effect it'll have on businesses and consumers.
Biden Expands Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Fair Trade Concern
May 20, 2024
After a lengthy review. the Biden administration announced that tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports will remain and even increase in certain sectors.
U.S. Blocks Imports from 26 Chinese Cotton Firms Over Forced Labor
May 17, 2024
The U.S. has intensified its efforts against forced labor by blocking imports from 26 Chinese cotton companies.
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
May 6, 2024
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.
Is There a Next Generation of Truckers? Data Reveals Grim Outlook
April 28, 2024
The FMCSA's highly-touted pilot to recruit drivers under 21 has been a disappointment, with numbers far below initial projections.
A Look at Baltimore’s Key Bridge Collapse—One Month Later
April 26, 2024
In our latest "Ask an Expert," Netstock's Barry Kukkuk joins us to discuss the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the government's response, and more.
Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
April 16, 2024
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.
Council on Supply Chain Resilience Has Work to Do
December 5, 2023
The Biden administration has announced the Council on Supply Chain Resilience, an effort to engage the secure the nation’s most critical supply chains.
Biden’s Supply Chain Plan Hinges on Continued Agency, Bipartisan Support
December 1, 2023
President Joe Biden’s attempt to secure supply chains will depend on agency, bipartisan support, and funding to create any value.
“Nothing happens until something moves.”
September 20, 2022
General Stephen Lyons described new government initiatives designed to keep assets in motion at ASCM Connect
