With a U.S. dockworkers’ strike at major ports from Maine to Texas, these are the products that could be impacted.
Brandon Bell/Getty Imagesdockworkers’ strike impacting major ports from Maine to Texas began Tuesday, posing a major threat to the supply chain that could impact Americans’ ability to get products including shoes, car parts, alcohol, and certain foods.
between dockworkers and the United States Maritime Alliance . Thirty-six ports have ceased working due to the strike, barring shipping operations that could come at a $5-billion-dollarThe actions of the union, which represents some 85,000 workers, have left officials concerned. Numerous products from multiple industries could be affected .
the retailers that signed a letter to Biden. The organization imports more than 50% of its U.S. apparel, footwear, and accessories along the East and Gulf ports,“This disruption would occur during peak holiday shipping season and raise the price of goods even higher, sending inflation skyrocketing,” the statement said. “This potential shipping crisis will create a scarcity of goods while goods that are still available will be costly for American families.
“More than four million Americans working in the auto care industry count on the steady flow of automotive parts and products through our ports each day to do their jobs,” said Bill Hanvey, president of the Auto Care Association, in a press release.
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