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Regan, has said that "federal mediators will be working with the parties to make a deal." North America is not the only area affected by labor issues – workers in Hamburg and Bremerhaven in Germany began striking on July 10 in order to put pressure on employers to offer better working conditions. Analysis by the Russell Group suggests that these strikes could lead to a US$6 billion trade loss. 5 • Port congestion and container availability Over recent months, congestion in the ports and less availability of containers have reared their heads once more. A problem most acute post-pandemic, traders around the world have seen how the quality of shipping can spiral out of control when congestion combines with limited containers. Carla Borges, Trade
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