Us Port Strike

• U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talks

  The two-day strike had raised fears of supply chain shortages and increased prices in Canada and the U.S., with backlogs at U.S. East and Gulf coast ports.

  Economy

  Oct 3, 2024
  
• The U.S. port strike is not a reason to hoard toilet paper, experts say

  Social media platforms saw users post about shelves in their local supermarkets out of toilet paper. Experts said it was because consumer behaviour, not the U.S. port strike.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2024
  
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• How a looming U.S. port strike could affect prices for holiday shoppers

  A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods across North America and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2024
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• A U.S. port shutdown is nearing. The impact on Canada could be ‘severe’

  The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says $3.6 billion worth of goods cross the U.S.-Canada border every day, which is now threatened by a potential East Coast port shutdown.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2024
• A U.S. port strike looms, and it would be ‘devastating’ for supply chains

  Roughly 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen seaports from Texas to Maine have threatened to walk off the job on Oct. 1 if they don't reach a new contract agreement.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2024