California lawmakers call for a state of emergency at ports, warning of a 'massive crisis with no

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signs of slowing'

California lawmakers are calling for Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for backlogged ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Eight US representatives, all Republican, signed a letter calling for Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations for ports, warehouses, and trucking companies in order to combat the supply-chain crisis. The congress members warned the traffic jam that has spawned widespread shortages and price hikes show "no signs of slowing."

"Unfortunately, California's own burdensome laws and regulations that restrict goods from moving to consumers, have contributed to this crisis," the letter said.

US Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, submitted the letter into the record of a hearing on the supply chain crisis that was hosted by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/california-lawmakers-call-for-a-state-of-emergency-at-ports-warning-of-a-massive-crisis-with-no-signs-of-slowing/ar-AAQREVG