The effect of the strike threat to US ports on the east coast is already shutting down shipments movements in anticipation of being locked in. If the strike goes ahead, can you imagine the combined effect on world trade on top of the Red Sea situation.
An even worse case scenario to contemplate - but only if you look for it - is if the strike should spread to the West Coast.
https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/biggest-wild-card-presidential-election-just-days-left-until-crippling-port-strike
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