Buttigieg Tours Great Lakes Ports, Highlights Investments

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured Great Lakes ports in Wisconsin and Michigan, highlighting federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In Milwaukee, Buttigieg visited the DeLong facility at the Port of Milwaukee, which received $9 million to expand its agricultural export operations. He emphasized the economic benefits of these investments, which aim to strengthen supply chains and reduce costs. Buttigieg also rode the new Amtrak Borealis route with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to promote passenger rail expansion. His tour underscored the importance of infrastructure improvements for local economies and the broader region. Buttigieg refrained from commenting on potential election considerations during his visit.