Auto group warns protracted port strike will be 'debilitating'

Hyundai Glovis

01/10/2024 19:30

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A group representing major
automakers on Tuesday warned a prolonged strike by workers at
U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports would be "debilitating" and urged
the White House to broker a resolution.
    John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for
Automotive Innovation that represents General Motors  GM.N ,
Toyota Motor  7203.T , Volkswagen  VOWG_p.DE , Hyundai
 005380.KS  and most other automakers, noted the ports impacted
last year handled 34% of all U.S. motor vehicle and parts trade
worth $135.7 billion.
    "A protracted strike will be debilitating to the auto supply
chain and set off economic and national security ripples across
the country – harming auto communities and consumers," Bozzella
said.

 (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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