Stein Seeks $13.5B Helene Aid, De Minimis Expires

Governor Stein is requesting an additional $13.5 billion in federal funding to support North Carolina’s long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, highlighting the immense scale of the disaster’s damage. At the same time, U.S. shipments have been disrupted following the expiration of the de minimis trade provision, raising concerns about supply chains and consumer costs.