Most of the imported goods that come into the United States arrive through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the biggest port complex in North America. Southern California's coastal ports also handle a significant percentage of the exports that leave the U.S for abroad. Much of that port cargo is processed for shipping in Inland Empire logistics centers. John Husing, the Chief Economist for the Inland Empire Economnic Partnership and KVCR weekly contributor begins a series of commentaries on the importance of the Ports of LA and Long Beach to the Inland Empire's economy.
On air during KVCR’s “Morning Edition,” Tuesdays at 6:45am and 8:45amLongtime IE Economist John Husing, the Chief Economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, joins KVCR’s Ken Vincent to discuss the economic forces affecting the Inland Empire, and how the economy directly affects IE residents, families, businesses, and other local institutions. Our segments with Dr. Husing can be heard on KVCR’s “Morning Edition” most Tuesday mornings at 6:45am and 8:45am. Our segments with John Husing are also archived for listening on demand here at our website, kvcrnews.org .
IE Economist John Husing: Coastal Ports Vital to Inland Economy
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