Policy Update
East and Gulf Coast dockworkers begin first strike in 47 years
Union head vows to stay on strike ‘as long as necessary’
Offer would boost wages by nearly 50%
China takes additional stimulus steps; Chinese stocks see best day since 2008
Congress out until mid-Nov. | Strike update | Financial/disaster aid | VP debate | Dairy summit
Tentative accord to end four-day strike
Ongoing labor dispute with ILA
Ag groups urge Biden to address port labor, Mexican rail embargoes, and Mississippi River water levels impacting U.S. ag
Congress clears CR, leaves DC until mid-Dec. | Port dockworker strike ahead | GOP lawmakers urge new farm bill