Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su previously helped avert a West Coast port strike, and a similar situation may arise on the East Coast, potentially requiring government intervention to avoid a shutdown of East and Gulf Coast ports. The looming strike, occurring just before Election Day, heightens the likelihood of such intervention. Richie Daigle from Tive emphasizes that the complex nature of supply chains can lead to widespread disruptions, likening them to tsunamis where initial impacts create significant ripples, making awareness and timely adjustments crucial to mitigate effects.

Source: https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/looking_at_the_potential_of_a_port_strike/