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America Is Running Out of Everything
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America Is Running Out of Everything

The global supply chain is slowing down at the at the very moment when Americans are demanding that it go into overdrive

Derek Thompson
The Atlantic, 2021
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The time when Americans complained only about toilet paper shortages are long gone. Almost two years into the pandemic, Americans must deal with shortages of almost everything. In this eye-opening piece for The Atlantic, Derek Thompson explains the multifaceted reasons behind this crisis and suggests it may lead to policies that strengthen the United States supply chain and domestic manufacturing in the future. If you wonder why you must visit multiple stores to find everyday items, Thompson has some answers.

Take-Aways

  • The United States is experiencing supply shortages.
  • The US demand for goods rose as overseas production slowed.
  • Shipping bottlenecks are causing significant delivery delays.

About the Author

Staff writer Derek Thompson covers economics, technology and the media for The Atlantic. 

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