West Coast ports face ongoing labor disputes and potential strikes.

Labor issues persist at West Coast ports from Los Angeles to Seattle, with select terminals experiencing slowdowns and closures. Truckers were turned away from picking up containers at the Port of Los Angeles, causing frustration for logistics companies and their clients. The ongoing disruptions could have significant repercussions on global supply chains and lead to reduced inventories and a continued shift away from West Coast ports to ports like New York. The National Retail Federation is urging the Biden Administration to intervene in the labor talks to prevent delays and inflation during peak shipping season.