Could the U.S. get back to pre-pandemic economic growth soon?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has meant more people shopping online and fewer people able to work in shipping safely, resulting in today's backlogs.
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The OECD calculated that the world economy will grow by a brisk 5.6% this year and that the new stimulus, if approved, could add 3% or 4% to U.S. economic output in its first year. Plus, new data on how the COVID relief package is expected to significantly reduce poverty rates. And, vaccine manufacturers meet to discuss global supply chain issues.
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