Legislation that would dedicate $52 billion to boost the country’s role as a semiconductor manufacturer amid a supply chain crisis is expected to be a main item on Congress’ agenda over the coming weeks.
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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment 
An Infineon Technologies AG chip factory in Villach, Austria. Key members of Congress have argued for legislation that would ease the country’s reliance on overseas suppliers for critical technology equipment. (Akos Stiller/Bloomberg News)
US House, Senate Negotiate Semiconductor Production Bill
An Infineon Technologies AG chip factory in Villach, Austria. Key members of Congress have argued for legislation that would ease the country’s reliance on overseas suppliers for critical technology equipment. (Akos Stiller/Bloomberg News) Government, Business, Logistics 
Trucks at a Port of LA container terminal. (Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg News)
Soaring Diesel, Gas Prices Bleed Into Shipping
Trucks at a Port of LA container terminal. (Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg News)The shipping industry is starting to feel the full force of surging diesel and gasoline costs.
February 22, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Logistics 
Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. (Tim Rue/Bloomberg News)
Narrow Window to Clear Clogged L.A. Ports Hinges on Demand Waning
Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. (Tim Rue/Bloomberg News)The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.
February 22, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
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Gas, Grocery Price Hikes Spur States to Pursue Tax Relief
SDI Productions/Getty ImagesRapidly climbing inflation in the U.S. is accelerating calls from governors and state leaders to provide immediate tax relief to cash-strapped residents facing higher prices on everyday products such as gas, milk and electricity.
February 18, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
Trucks wait in line to be inspected after crossing the border between Mexico and the United States. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Watchdogs Pledge Crackdown on Global Supply Chain Collusion
Trucks wait in line to be inspected after crossing the border between Mexico and the United States. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Companies that use global supply chains to cover up collusion and criminal conduct could face fines equivalent to 10% of their revenue.
February 17, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics 
Trucks at the Port of Charleston, S.C. (South Carolina Ports Authority)
Supply Chain Disruptions Likely to Continue in Near Future
Trucks at the Port of Charleston, S.C. (South Carolina Ports Authority)Economists and industry experts widely believe supply chain disruptions will continue to greatly impact the transportation industry for the first half of the year, and possibly into 2023.
February 14, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics 
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Inflation, Tangled Supply Lines Are Gripping Economy
SDI Productions/Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Since the pandemic erupted two years ago, Forest Ramsey and his wife, Kelly, have held the line on prices at their gourmet chocolate shop in Louisville, Ky. Now, they’re about to throw in the towel.
February 11, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics 
Thune speaks at a past hearing. (Zach Gibson/Bloomberg News)
US Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill Amid Funding Negotiations
Thune speaks at a past hearing. (Zach Gibson/Bloomberg News)WASHINGTON — To alleviate supply chain woes around the country, two senior senators introduced legislation meant to improve the flow of freight at commercial ports.
February 10, 2022 Business, Logistics 
Containerships at anchor outside the Port of Los Angeles. (Tim Rue/Bloomberg News)
Seroka Sees Chance to Ease Ship Backlog by Summer Peak
Containerships at anchor outside the Port of Los Angeles. (Tim Rue/Bloomberg News)U.S. supply chains have a chance to return to more normal operations after retailers replenish inventories next quarter, even if the next peak shipping season arrives sooner than usual, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Feb. 9.
February 9, 2022 Government, Business 
Cargo containers are stacked near cranes at Port Miami. (Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press)
US Trade Gap Swells to Record in 2021 on Surge in Imports
Cargo containers are stacked near cranes at Port Miami. (Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press)The U.S. trade deficit grew in 2021 to the largest on record, reflecting a surge in the value of consumer-goods imports as the pandemic discouraged spending on services and drove more outlays for merchandise.
February 8, 2022