Politics Nov 27 WATCH: Biden says he’s helped lower inflation during the first meeting of his new supply chain council By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Sep 30 U.S. outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports The Friday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration aims to diversify the nation's highly concentrated formula industry and prevent future shortages. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Economy Aug 25 This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away Inflation, supply chain issues, and rising gas prices impact food pantries across Louisiana. Some are now faced with imposing limits on grocery giveaways, turning people away, and even canceling food distribution. By Roby Chavez
Economy Jul 29 Watch 5:39 Manufacturers use ‘shrinkflation’ to pass costs on to consumers With inflation at a 40-year high in the U.S., we are all spending more when we go to the store. But there is another dimension of inflation these days called "shrinkflation." Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains. By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Politics Jul 23 Watch 8:50 Pete Buttigieg discusses travel woes, supply chains, infrastructure and LGBTQ rights Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being asked to help solve several major challenges, from a supply chain crisis to a summer of flight delays and cancellations. The former presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also has the task… By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Stephanie Kotuby, Winston Wilde
Jul 21 Trucker protest shuts down operations at busy California port By Associated Press Truckers protesting a state labor law have effectively shut down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland, one of then ten-busiest container ports in the country. Continue reading
Jul 01 Chip shortage drives up vehicle prices, cuts sales By Tom Krisher, Associated Press U.S. new vehicle sales tumbled more than 21 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago as the global semiconductor shortage continued to cause production problems for the industry. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Biden signs new shipping law he says will cut consumer costs By Will Weissert, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper — a move the White House says will help lower retailer costs that have remained high since the start of the coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading
May 22 Baby formula delivery arrives in the U.S. from Germany By Michael Conroy, Associated Press The Biden administration — which has struggled to address a nationwide shortage of formula, particularly hypoallergenic varieties — has dubbed the effort “Operation Fly Formula.”… Continue reading
May 19 The current baby formula shortage sheds light on longstanding weaknesses within the industry By Kevin Ketels, The Conversation The closure of a factory in Michigan is the incident that put new parents across the U.S. on edge, but the real causes for the shortage of baby formula are many years in the making. Continue reading