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Why a port dispute could snarl America’s supply chain

Why a port dispute could snarl America’s supply chain

Update: 2025-01-02
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We’re 18 days until Donald Trump’s second term in office and 13 days away from another potential dockworkers’ strike. Workers at East and Gulf Coast ports briefly went on strike in October, but reached a partial deal and agreed to keep talking until Jan. 15. We’ll hear what’s left to hammer out. Also on today’s show: We’re swiftly approaching the debt ceiling, and it’s been a relatively muted day for foreign markets.

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Why a port dispute could snarl America’s supply chain

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