贸易与供应链

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Businesses are facing delays as problems in the global supply chain continue to cause disruption. 全球供应链的问题还在持续造成影响，很多企业都面临着延误。

According to a new report, 据一份最新报告显示，

shipping costs have risen and some goods are harder to find. 运费涨了，有些东西也越来越难买到了。

Factories in several countries have struggled to get the parts they need. 好几个国家的工厂都很难拿到所需的零部件。

As a result, some products are more expensive or out of stock. 结果就是，有些商品变贵了，或者干脆断货了。

Experts say the problems began during the pandemic and have been slow to ease. 专家表示，这些问题从疫情期间就开始了，而且一直好转得很慢。

Companies are now looking for new suppliers closer to home. 现在很多企业都在寻找离家更近的新供应商。

Officials say the situation is slowly improving. 官方表示，情况正在慢慢好转。

Shoppers are being advised to order early, especially before the holidays. 建议大家尽早下单，尤其是赶在节假日之前。

Some businesses have warned of higher prices in the months ahead. 一些商家已经发出预警，接下来的几个月可能会涨价。

Experts hope the supply chain will return to normal next year. 专家们希望供应链明年能恢复正常。