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## [Lawmakers Take Aim at Transportation](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/3-points-of-interest-for-january-2021-1)

 Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Aug 3, 2021 1:00:00 PM 

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Joe Biden issued a new Executive Order on July 9, 2021, aimed at curtailing the skyrocketing transportation costs weighing heavily on manufacturers and retailers. Many organizations such as the National Retail Federation and American Apparel & Footwear Association have asked the White House to address the strain on supply chains. For example, the cost of transporting one shipping container has risen 195% in the past year and that is coupled with new fees and surcharges. 

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