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Oct 3, 2024

How the port strike might play out on grocery shelves

Will the ongoing port strike lead to food shortages? It depends on both businesses and shoppers. Plus, retailers bet on big consumer spending this holiday season, OpenAI’s massive new valuation, and a “temperature check” on U.S.-China economic relations.

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Will port strikes lead to food shortages? Consumer, business behavior both play role
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If the strike drags on, some imported items could run low. How quickly that happens depends in part on retailers’ and consumers’ ability to stock up.
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How the port strike might play out on grocery shelves

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Will port strikes lead to food shortages? Consumer, business behavior both play role

The Team