Constructing extra built-in, resilient, and safe North American provide chains

Constructing extra built-in, resilient, and safe provide chains is a spotlight for all three North American governments, industries, and civil societies. The passage in 2022 of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Invoice, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Discount Act gives vital new funding to investments in creating semiconductors, electrical automobiles, essential materials, and clear power throughout North America. The US-Mexico-Canada Settlement (USMCA) has a key position to play in realizing these alternatives by means of complementary investments and insurance policies that tackle numerous bottlenecks and provide chain limitations. The settlement underpins North American commerce and funding and gives the algorithm and market entry commitments that level-set enterprise expectations. In flip, it lays the inspiration for increasing funding into advanced and capital-intensive manufacturing and provide chains throughout North America. 

On February 28, the International Financial system and Growth program at Brookings invitations you to the launch of the second annual flagship report of its USMCA initiative on constructing extra built-in, resilient, and safe provide chains. The occasion will characteristic leaders from authorities, business, civil society, and academia, who will present numerous views on maximizing and securing provide chains within the North America area. 

Viewers can submit questions by emailing occasions@brookings.edu or tweeting to @BrookingsGlobal utilizing the hashtag #USMCAForward. 

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