There could be another hitch in the supply chain soon.
Right now, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union is in negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association. If they do not reach an agreement, we will lose labor at the Western ports, which means trouble for ag exports bound for Asia.
The talks are centered around expanding port technology which workers feel is a threat to their job security. It is certainly something to keep our eye on as the current contract ends July 1st.
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