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Federal law lets the president intervene in labor disputes to impose a "cooling off" period for negotiations, though President Biden doesn't plan to use that if there is a port strike.

Unlike bigger brands, smaller companies are more likely to feel the effects of even slight disruptions, like the port strike, on their day-to-day operations.

The U.S. private sector's job gains in September beat expectations, with ADP reporting that 143,000 jobs were added last month — more than the 120,000 expected by LSEG economists.

The status of cruise operations was in the spotlight after dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike after midnight on Tuesday.

Dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are on strike after their union and port employers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.

The Department of Energy says the ongoing strikes at U.S. ports will not impact the imports and experts of crude oil or natural gas, but experts warn the industry could take a hit.

Unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike, demanding higher wages and protection from automation, though experts warn automation is needed for competitiveness.

What to know about International Longshorman's Association President Harold Daggert, the union's chief negotiator as dockworkers strike at ports across the U.S.

A strike by unionized dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have a potential impact on consumers due to higher food prices caused by delayed or canceled shipments.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirmed the Biden administration is "not planning to" intervene in the port strike using the Taft-Hartley Act.