Backups at key U.S. ports in California have doubled the time it takes for some products to arrive from Asia. Biden's administration promises a '90-day sprint.'
, after retailers have already begun warning that some products may not make on shelves before the holidays.
Biden met Wednesday with leaders of the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, California, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to discuss congestion at the ports and the extended hours. The White House also met with executives from Walmart, UPS and Home Depot about supply chain issues.
The delays, which have persisted for months, have sent retailers scrambling to address the bottlenecks, including byStory continues
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