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Updated: 2021-07-28 15:35:47

At Lehigh County plant, Biden woos working class with new ‘buy American’ efforts

Administration officials, who have made manufacturing jobs a priority, believe Democrats’ political prospects next year might hinge on whether Biden succeeds in reinvigorating a sector that has steadily lost jobs for more than four decades.

By Josh Boak/The Associated Press

March 3, 2021 | 7:51 AM

American factories are roaring back. The problem? They can’t find critical parts

As factory gears spin faster to meet the surging demand, a big headache is emerging: Supply chains are getting stretched more than ever, and critical components are proving a lot harder to procure.

By Scott Horsley/NPR