Canadian Rail Dispute Halts Freight, Threatens North American Supply Chains

The lockout of nearly 9,300 workers by Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) after failed negotiations with the Teamsters union could significantly impact shipments of goods, with Canada sending 75% of its exports to the US via rail. Despite continued talks and a last-minute appeal from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issues over scheduling, fatigue, and wages remain unresolved.

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