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
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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
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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
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As society pushes for a more inclusive business world, enterprise leaders should consider the importance of diversifying their supply chains.
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Latest Content
- Jun 15, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on the Hearing, "Baby Formula and Beyond: The Impact of Consolidation on Families and Consumers"
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, on the hearing, “Baby Formula and Beyond: The Impact of Consolidation on Families and Consumers.”
May 23, 2022What You Need to Know About West Coast Ports Labor NegotiationsWest Coast ports and dockworkers are negotiating a new labor contract. If things don't go well there could be delays that undermine U.S. competitiveness.
- May 11, 2022Coalition Letter on the CHIPS Act
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress on the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act.
- Apr 29, 2022U.S. Chamber Promotes John Drake to New Role Focusing on Transportation, Infrastructure and Supply Chain Issues
Drake will lead the Chamber’s advocacy on transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain issues before Congress, the administration, and other critical stakeholders.
- Mar 23, 2022Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap's remarks to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on 'Developing an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework'
Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap offered a briefer to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on developing an Indo-Pacific economic framework. He focuses on how the U.S. and India can forge a free-world supply chain and the need for democracies to work together in this period of geopolitical flux.
Mar 01, 2022Econ 101: Inflation is Caused by Supply and DemandMany are blaming price increases on businesses padding their bottom lines, but high inflation has clear causes that are easily identifiable and broadly known.
Jan 31, 2022Small Businesses Are Still Grappling with Supply Chain DisruptionsSmall 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.