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East Coast Port Strike Could Disrupt U.S. Economy as Longshoremen Threaten Walkout

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Port Newark NJ, a looming strike by longshoremen could bring shipping ports along New Jersey and the entire East Coast to a standstill, with potentially severe consequences for the U.S. economy. Longshore workers, responsible for managing the ships and containers at these ports, have threatened to go on strike starting October 1 if their demands for a substantial wage increase are not met.

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