Dockworkers at 36 ports along the eastern seaboard are walking off the job at midnight. The good news is that a majority of them hate Kamala Harris. The bad news is that if an intervention was required, she’d be the only one with President in their title (hers is vice, how ironic) to step in as an intermediary.
Usually, Democrats and union workers get along but Kamala Harris has the worst level of support with union workers than any Democratic presidential candidate in modern history—good news for Republicans and bad news for ending the strike early.
Some of the items that will be affected are new cars, electronics (and parts), some fruit, foreign wine and liquor, and other elite goodies. But some stuff, like Christmas Decorations and ammo, are more common man items. Wal-Mart might have some issues.
I just bought some more ammo today. Who has enough ammo? Am I right? Just in case.
With no talks in the works to avoid it, thousands of dockworkers at every major East and Gulf Coast port are girding to strike in less than 24 hours, threatening to close trade gateways that handle about half of all goods shipped in containers in and out of the U.S. With over 14 ports expected to close, we talked to SEVERAL of the nations largest ammunitions importers, who have all agreed, that this will be devastating to the US Ammo supply chain. This will affect MILLIONS of rounds of ammunition, and even more in components, like primers, projectiles, and powders. Like in previous supply chain shortages, this shortage will have a ripple effect in distribution.
Bananas, coffee, cocoa, pharmaceuticals, clothing, furniture, vehicles, and even Christmas decorations are among the products that will be affected. As far as American exports, beef, poultry, pork, eggs, and cotton will be impacted as well.
I can’t help but think that a glut of US beef, eggs, and pork will be anything but good for US prices, which might be the incentive Dems need to push the Port owners to get this thing done sooner rather than later. Affordable beef and dairy? Gasp!
If you’ve heard of other items that might be in short supply (or surplus), please add them in the comments.
