Biden Calls on Private Sector to ‘Step Up’ to Address Supply Bottlenecks

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on efforts to address global supply chain bottlenecks during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, on Oct. 13, 2021. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

President Joe Biden has called on the private sector supply chain to “step up” amid growing concerns around logistical bottlenecks and increasing inflation.

Biden’s comments in a speech on Oct. 13 came following announcements that the Port of Los Angeles will move to a 24/7 service—a step the Port of Long Beach made several weeks ago—in response to record backlogs on the wharves and dozens of cargo ships waiting to unload.