JPMorgan estimates the economic loss from the shutdown of every major container port from Houston to Miami and New York-New Jersey will be between $3.8 billion and $4.5 billion per day.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday a dockworkers strike shouldn't impact things like pharmaceuticals and the food supply for New Yorkers.

The union representing U.S. dockworkers signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts

The strike, affecting every major port on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, will potentially cost billions and cripple the United States supply chain. The post A dockworker strike in Boston is looming. Here’s what to know.

The coming work stoppage threatens to significantly snarl the nation's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays for households and businesses if it drags on for weeks.

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association could walk off the job, halting most shipments at East and Gulf Coast ports and rattling the U.S. economy.