Dockworker Strike Highlights Importance of Food Independence
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the impact of the East Coast dockworker strike.
“America is bracing for the impact of the massive dockworker strike that threatens to paralyze traffic of goods in and out of the United States. Our nation relies on international trade for everything from electronics to machinery.
“Families also count on the import of food like bananas, coffee and specialty items, including chocolates and European beer. While there is a risk of shortages of some items...
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