White House downplays supply chain snarls amid dockworkers strike

Published October 1, 2024 5:50pm ET



The White House is downplaying the possible economic repercussions of the dockworkers strike one month before the 2024 election amid polling that indicates the economy is the top concern of many voters.

“We’re going to continue closely monitoring the situation, what this could have, potentially, on the supply chain impacts, assessing ways to address any concerns if necessary,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday.

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