The likely U.S. longshoreman strike and its implications for agricultural trade

The United States is the world’s second largest export destination for agricultural goods after China. The impending U.S. longshoreman and port operator strike—likely to begin at midnight September 30 barring a last-minute resolution—could have significant consequences for developing countries, particularly for those that typically ship a majority of exports to ports on the U.S. East and Gulf of Mexico Coasts where the strikes will be targeted.