Our trading partner are quite focused on — and rattled by — the unleashing of U.S. government subsidies, direct and indirect, for domestic industry. With the scales weighted on buying American products, there’s been an explosion of activity making everything from electric vehicles to solar panels to equipment for capturing carbon.

As maternity options dwindle for families, collaboration across our region — with public officials, employers, government and private payors and other health care organizations — will be more important than ever to continue providing the necessary care in our communities.