US President Joe Biden said he would consider deploying the National Guard to tackle supply chain bottlenecks if logistical challenges persist.
"The answer is yes, if we can't make progress, like increasing the number of trucks," Biden said on CNN television on October 21 when asked about the possibility of the administration moving, deploying the national guard to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks.
The supply chain in the US is struggling with an increase in the amount of imported goods to meet consumer demand as well as with businesses raising their inventory levels to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of thousands of cargo containers are clogged at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach - the key shipping gateway on the West Coast accounting for more than 25% of imports arriving at US ports. Waiting time for unloading from ship is up to 3 weeks. Shortages of truck drivers and warehouse workers also create additional challenges.
The most important thing to do now is to free the goods on ships that are stuck at seaports - Mr. Biden emphasized. However, the White House boss did not mention the time, the detailed plan to use the National Guard if he decided to do so. Earlier, Republicans criticized Biden for supply chain bottlenecks, saying the administration was not doing enough to handle the situation.
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US President Joe Biden said he would consider deploying the National Guard to tackle supply chain bottlenecks if logistical challenges persist. "The answer is yes, if we can't make progress, like increasing the number of trucks," Biden said on CNN television on October 21 when asked about the possibility of the administration moving, deploying the...
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