World May 08 The impact Trump’s tariffs are already having on global supply chains and U.S. businesses By William Brangham, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jonah Anderson
Economy Oct 03 7 things to know about the U.S. dockworkers strike and its effect on the economy With the strike being suspended, consumers probably won’t notice any significant shortages or price hikes. Had the stoppage persisted for more than a month, it would have been a different story, depending on what you were shopping for. By Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Nation Mar 28 How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy The Key Bridge collapse comes at a time when other international routes are under pressure, experts say. By Hannah Grabenstein
Health Jan 21 Watch 5:46 Lead-contaminated applesauce pouches expose issues with food safety oversight The effects of an Oct. 2023 recall of applesauce pouches with high concentrations of lead are widening, raising questions about how food reaches store shelves, who watches over it and how far that oversight extends. Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder and… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz
Economy Dec 03 Watch 5:36 Why production of Apple iPhones has been moving from China to India Apple’s new iPhone 15 is already looking like one of the hottest, in-demand items this holiday season. But several factors like shifting supply chains, labor disputes and geopolitics are combining to keep the smartphone hard to find. Nilesh Christopher, the… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Aug 01 Watch 4:29 Ukraine resumes grain shipments amid global food shortages By Volodymyr Solohub, Zeba Warsi A cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain set sail from Odesa for the first time since Russia's invasion more than five months ago. It followed last month's agreement with the United Nations and Turkey to allow shipments through the Black Sea,… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 7:06 Russia, Ukraine reach agreement to resume grain shipments Russia and Ukraine signed agreements Friday that cleared the way for exporting millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain, as well as securing Russian exports of grain and fertilizers. Ukraine's one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 8:51 Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses the U.S. chip shortage The Senate on Tuesday moved forward to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. as a chip shortage continues to impact the everyday lives of Americans. It’s part of a broader push to entice chip manufacturers to the U.S. and address… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 3:52 Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the… Continue watching
May 21 First baby formula shipment from Europe to arrive in Indiana this weekend on military aircraft By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says 132 pallets of Nestlé Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula will leave Ramstein Air Base in Germany and arrive in the U.S. Continue reading