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The Pacific Maritime Association says it has an agreement with unionized dockworkers to extend their labor contract, allowing more time for negotiations, according to The Wall Street Journal. The article describes the deal as near, not final.
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A strike threat at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports could affect U.S. shipping and supply chains. The proposed extension would provide more time to negotiate, but the article does not specify the duration or any expected effects on cargo flows.