US Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Talks

Dozens of US industry associations urged the White House to help restart stalled talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators, saying a strike is the last thing the economy needs amid already strained global supply chains.

Earlier this month, contract negotiations broke down between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Alliance. The current agreement, which covers about 45,000 dockworkers at facilities including six of the 10 busiest US ports, expires Sept. 30.

“We call upon the administration to immediately work with both parties to resume contract negotiations and ensure there is no disruption to port ...