The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance have tentatively agreed on wages, ending a week-long strike affecting East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The strike was the first by the ILA in over four decades and disrupted the U.S. supply chain, stranding billions in goods offshore and raising shipping costs. The tentative deal extends the current contract through January 15, 2025, giving both sides time to address unresolved issues such as wages and port automation.
