White House Celebrates Progress in Supply Chain Recovery

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🇺🇸 White House Celebrates Progress in Supply Chain Recovery.

The White House is touting the improved state of supply chains and their impact on inflation. Officials claim that supply chain congestion has subsided, store shelves are well-stocked, and shipping costs have significantly decreased since their peak in 2021. While acknowledging that new risks and challenges remain, the White House credits its focus on resilience and collaboration with industry for easing supply chain bottlenecks and providing relief for consumers dealing with high costs of living. However, they also acknowledge that more work needs to be done to address overall inflation.

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