Biden’s destination in the state is its only deep water harbour, making it an important way station for home heating oil and fiberoptic cables. It also houses rock gypsum which is used to make drywall.
The $1 trillion infrastructure law will allow $1.7 million to be used for dredging the harbor’s shipping channel basin and basin. Already $18.2 Million has been spent by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make it easier to access the harbor by larger ships. This project is intended to lower delays and increase prices for consumers.
The law provides $17 billion to upgrade port facilities during a time of global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden’s second trip to New Hampshire is as president. After he signed infrastructure legislation November, the state was Biden’s first stop. He spoke in front an old bridge which is overdue for repair.
These types of initiatives have been repeatedly highlighted by the president as part of his ambitious agenda to improve education, social services, and combat climate change.
Biden is keen to convince voters that his top achievement is making concrete progress after years and years of promises made by President Donald Trump. He never signed any infrastructure spending deals.
