Season 2, Episode 3: Dr. Kuehl tells us what ASA members should be expecting short-term with the current state of the supply chain, more specifically with the shipping and freight troubles.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 2, Episode 3 (8:25 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks all things supply chain and where things could be headed.

• One key reason that led to where we are today.
• How aggressive was growth in the U.S. in early 2021?
• Why China and COVID are exacerbating the difficulties?
• Are West Coasts ports any better? What is the Band-Aid method being used right now?
• How production factors into this.
• Three key factors that can turn the supply chain around.
• Reshoring, on-shoring and automotive chips. Why significant here?
• When specifically are things predicted to get better?