Supply Lines: Strike Day Two

  • Strike Response and Political Climate: The Biden administration has not intervened yet, with stakeholders adopting a “wait-and-see” approach. Politicians have shown support for dockworkers, urging carriers to withdraw surcharges related to the strike.
     
  • Economic Impact: Bloomberg Economics estimates a potential $3 billion per day hit to GDP due to disruptions in spending and production. (Read the full analysis on Bloomberg Terminal).