Maryland governor warns bridge collapse will have 'massive impact' on US economy across multiple industries
foxbusiness.comDemocratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the cleanup and rebuilding efforts of the collapsed Baltimore bridge.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday his state won’t be the only one to feel the economic impact of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, warning ripples will be felt in numerous industries across the country.
Moore appeared on «Fox News Sunday» and discussed the important role one of the nation’s busiest ports plays in the national economy as officials continue to remove the steel debris from the fallen bridge and the Eiffel Tower-sized vessel blocks shipping lanes.
«It's not just a massive impact on Maryland,» the Democrat said. «This is a massive impact on the national economy.»
Moore said the Port of Baltimore has a far-reaching impact on states across the country because it handles more cars, heavy trucks and agricultural equipment than any other port in the U.S.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Dali cargo vessel pictured Friday, three days after the vessel struck a support column holding up the bridge. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images / Getty Images)
«This is impacting the farmer in Kentucky,» Moore said. «It's impacting the auto dealer in Ohio. It's impacting the restaurants in Louisiana and in Tennessee. This is impacting the entire country.»
Economists are predicting Americans will feel an inflation «pinch» in grocery bills, gas prices and other goods as the collapse snarls shipping and maritime traffic at the port.
In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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