With U.S. port workers on strike as of Tuesday morning, consumers around the world — and especially in Canada, with its close trade ties to the U.S. — could soon start seeing a shortage of goods or an upward tick in prices.
Everything from fruits and vegetables to imported vehicles and electronic equipment could be impacted by the strike, which is led by dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers, is striking for higher wages after negotiations with employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) fell through.
Experts who spoke with CBC News generally agreed that Canadian consumers could feel some impact …