After a 100-day review, the Biden administration this week announced a series of steps it will take to strengthen the nation’s critical supply chains, build domestic manufacturing capabilities, and address existing vulnerabilities. The administration’s 250-page report recommends more focus on four products critical to the U.S. economy: large capacity lithium batteries, rare earth minerals, semi-conductors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons thanked the administration for its work to enhance manufacturing supply chains. 6/9/2021