Major grocery retailers took advantage of supply chain disruptions to outdo smaller rivals and protect profits during the pandemic, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission. The report concluded that some large companies have “accelerated and distorted” the impact of supply chain problems, including by pressuring suppliers to favor them over…
As a fall rematch between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump becomes increasingly likely, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor is announcing an Election Threats Task Force, a federal-state partnership, in the battleground state. The task force, announced Thursday morning by Gov. Josh Shapiro, will seek to thwart attempts to disrupt elections and protect voters from…
After the Houthi militia began attacking container ships in the Red Sea last year, the cost of transporting goods from Asia rose by over 300 percent, raising fears that disruptions to supply chains could once again rattle the global economy. The Iran-backed Houthis, who control northern Yemen, continue to threaten ships, forcing many to take…
