A labor dispute has prompted Canada’s main rail companies to lock out approximately 10,000 employees, halting rail freight traffic and risking serious supply chain disruptions.
With about 6,500 containers rail shipped daily from Canada to the U.S., including international cargo, the railway lockout could ripple across U.S. businesses and disrupt critical supply chains.
The lockout, following failed contract talks, severely threatens Canada’s export-dependent economy, especially since railroads transported approximately $279 million worth of goods in 2022.
While intercity passenger trains may be less affected, the prolonged shutdown poses significant risks for the transport of grains and other export products crucial to global trade.
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