The ILA announces a strike at East Coast & Gulf ports due to USMX ignoring wage disparities.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has announced a strike beginning Tuesday at ports on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. The union claims the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has ignored longstanding wage disparities, prompting the labor action. This strike could disrupt supply chains and trade, potentially affecting logistics across the nation.