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Sharing article published in the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) Ride Report, 10-2-24.

Strikes at Dozens of Ports Threaten Dealership Inventories, Manufacturing

Supply chains for the powersports industry are now in danger. According to the Associated Press, “From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades. And the work stoppage could (lead to) shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.”

“The MIC Government Relations Office continues to work with a coalition of more than 270 other trade associations across the country to urge President Biden to bring the parties together to end this strike,” said Scott Schloegel, Senior Vice President of the GRO. “A prolonged strike will significantly disrupt the nation’s supply chain – including our powersports manufacturers, aftermarket, and dealers – resulting in higher costs to consumers and possible disruptions in manufacturing.”

In September, the MIC, the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America signed on to a letter from more than 175 trade organizations to President Biden stating that a “strike at this point in time would have a devastating impact on the economy, especially as inflation is on the downward trend,” and that “the administration needs to be ready to step in if a strike or other action occurs that leads to a coastwide shutdown or disruption.”

The United States Maritime Alliance quickly issued a statement in “strong agreement.” And the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent its own letter, signed by 69 Representatives, to President Biden urging “the administration to utilize every authority at its disposal to ensure the continuing flow of goods and avoid undue harm to American consumers and the nation’s economy.
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