COVID-19 Measures in China Disrupting Global Supply Chain

China’s attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19 is disrupting numerous manufacturers and clogging highways and ports, according to a new report from Reuters.

Due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, companies around China have limited or halted production in recent days, sending a ripple effect through the global supply that includes increased shipping costs, limited supply of parts and raw materials and extended traffic jams at ports and on highways.

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By A.J. Hecht

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