Supply Chain News
The Daily Signal provides coverage of shipping delays, inflationary pressures, and policies aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience.
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China’s Heat Wave, Water Shortage Threaten Its Role in Global Supply Chain
A record-breaking heat wave across China is exacerbating underlying issues that threaten its future role in the global supply chain, an Asian studies expert says. China has long struggled with water shortages, food prices, power grid issues, and inflation, all of which have been magnified by the record heat wave the country is facing, says Dean Cheng, a senior…Samantha Aschieris -
US-China Tensions and the Fight Over Semiconductor Supply Chains
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt production and distribution, Western countries must reassess the geostrategic risks of global supply chains. This is a prime opportunity for the United States to show leadership. Supply chains are increasingly at the center of the technological cold war between the U.S. and China—none more so than the semiconductor…Sarah Kuszynski -
Why Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Likely Only Worsen Supply Chain Crisis
President Joe Biden on Nov. 15 signed his infrastructure bill, a trillion-plus-dollar handout to left-wing special interests masquerading as a solution to the supply chain crisis he created. The administration is touting the bill as a fix, but the truth is, the bill is at best irrelevant, and most likely will make the crisis worse,…Peter St. Onge -
Trade Expert Breaks Down Supply Chain Crisis
Editor’s note: Why is the U.S. suddenly in the midst of a supply chain crisis? Heritage Foundation’s Tori Smith, a senior policy analyst who focuses on trade joins Tim Doescher, host of the “Heritage Explains” podcast to discuss. Watch or read an abridged and edited transcript below. Tim Doescher: So welcome. Now let’s cut right…Timothy Doescher -
What Is the Root Cause of Our Supply Chain Problems?
Americans across the nation are feeling the effects of an unprecedented supply chain crisis. Prices for everyday essentials like milk and gas have skyrocketed and public officials are warning people to start buying their Christmas gifts now. But what is causing all of these supply chain issues? And how do we get out of this…Douglas Blair -
24/7 Operations Might Not Be Enough to Solve Supply Chain Crisis
The Biden administration announced last Wednesday that the Port of Los Angeles will now operate 24 hours a day. That’s belated good news, but how operations have been going at the neighboring Port of Long Beach, which is also operating around the clock, suggest that this might not be enough to solve California’s supply chain…Patrick Tyrrell -
It’s Time to Engage Allies to Protect Defense Supply Chains
In World War II, the United States became known as “the arsenal of democracy” and has filled that role ever since, with a robust defense industry sustaining a strong military. But according to a new administration report, the U.S. defense industrial base faces threats at a time when the country can least afford them—challenges it…Ryan Williams -
Our Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Chain Poses National Security Issue, Says Rep. French Hill
Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., recently proposed legislation to ensure that the U.S. expands its medical supply chain to decrease dependence on foreign manufacturers, including those in China. Hill joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss why is it important to do so, incentives to make it happen, whether decreasing dependence on China for pharmaceuticals would…Rachel del Guidice