Some Begin Preparations for Possible Shortages Ahead of U.S. Port Strike Set to Start At Midnight

A massive strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts could begin at midnight as members of the International Longshoremen’s Association continue to make salary and other demands to the United States Maritime Alliance, which controls many of the ports across the country. (Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

With a potential strike by thousands of dockworkers looming, some Americans are filling their grocery carts with essentials, concerned about disruptions to the nation's supply chain. The strike, which could begin as soon as midnight, threatens to close major ports along the East and Gulf coasts, impacting the flow of goods that make up more than half of all U.S. containerized imports and exports.

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