Supply Chain
U.S. businesses are linked together through a global web of interconnected, predictable, and efficient supply chains and rely on them to access international consumers and compete in the global marketplace.
The Chamber works with a network of companies, associations and governments to promote global customs modernization breaking down barriers companies face in international markets.
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Supply Chain and the Summit of the Americas
Watch it again
During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Department of State’s 2022 IV CEO Summit, a panel of experts discussed how businesses can build back better supply chains after the recent stoppages and disruptions. Moderated by Phil Levy, the Chief Economist of Flexport, the expert panelists included Kathleen Quirk, President of Freeport-McMoran, Guillermo Vogel, Vice Chair of Tenaris, and Manuel Macedo, President of Latin America at Honeywell.
Small Businesses Are Still Grappling with Supply Chain Disruptions
Feature story
Small business is bearing the brunt of supply chain challenges caused by worker shortages and delays. Nearly two in three small businesses have had to alter their supply chains in the past six months, according to the Q4 2021 U.S. Chamber and MetLife Small Business Index.
Further reading
- Congress Must Fund Semiconductor Legislation to Bolster Innovation and Supply ChainsCOVID-19 accelerated demand for semiconductor chips, overwhelming supply and bringing supply chain challenges into sharp focus.Learn More
- A Business Guide to Security and ResilienceTips and advice to help keep businesses running during natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, cyber attacks, and other emergencies.Learn More
- Reducing Supply Chain Dependence on Single SourceCountries can improve their economy and production by reducing supply chain dependence on a single country or source.Learn More
Our Work
Resilient, efficient, and secure supply chains are essential to commerce, our economy, and people’s standard of living. Protecting supply chains from interruptions—from security threats and economic volatility to production issues and workforce shortages—is crucial to keeping goods flowing. The U.S. can ease these risks by diversifying supply chains and building up reserves of critical products. We work closely with government to make sure that policy recommendations protect the private sector while avoiding punitive approaches, new barriers to trade, and one-size-fits-all fixes.
Why Businesses Should Strengthen Their Supply Chain Diversity
Chamber OnDemand
As society pushes for a more inclusive business world, enterprise leaders should consider the importance of diversifying their supply chains.
Events
- WorkforcePath Forward: Working Through Remote Work Part 2Wednesday, February 0802:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTLearn More
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion13th Annual International Women’s Day ForumMonday, March 06 - Tuesday, March 0708:00 AM EST - 06:00 PM ESTLearn More
- InternationalAACCLA's Outlook on the Americas ConferenceTuesday, March 07 - Wednesday, March 0812:00 AM EST - 12:00 AM ESTLearn More
Latest Content
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate on H.J.Res.100, which would avert a nationwide rail strike.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on H.J.Res.100, which would avert a nationwide rail strike.
A looming national railroad strike would bring our economy to a screeching halt. Here's how we got here and how Congress can stop it.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of a number of House and Senate Committees, on a provision in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act related to the semiconductor supply chain.
This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislative priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
