Do We Start Stockpiling Now in Montana for These?

Do We Start Stockpiling Now in Montana for These?

It's weird for me to think how something so far away from our state can have such an impact on us.  The pandemic a few years ago definitely showed that even though it might happen elsewhere, we still feel the ramifications.

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A recent strike in the US by dock workers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast might just lead to another shortage of goods and foods that we all take advantage of each and every day.

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How Shipping Ports Effect Goods and More in Montana

According to data from Business Insider and Conference Board, the Atlantic ports handle more than half of the imports for the US.  The financial impact of the strike could reach enormous amounts in just a week.

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Reports indicate that "a one-week strike could cost the economy $3.78 billion and increase the cost of consumer goods, putting pressure on inflation."  The impact to consumers would also be the ability to get those items if the strike continues for a longer period of time.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and More May be Affected in Montana

For consumers, there are other factors that are leading to having a hard time finding certain goods.  Election season, hurricane season hitting the East Coast and of course inflation.

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Check out our gallery below to see which goods would be the most afffected by this shutdown.  Will you be buying more in bulk over the next few weeks or months to combat this?  Let us know in our comments, through our app chat or you can email us here.