Summary
- The union representing dockworkers in the US has agreed to suspend its strike while negotiations are ongoing.
- The strike halted container traffic from Maine to Texas at 14 major ports along the east and Gulf coasts.
- A tentative agreement on wages has been reached, with workers returning on Friday as talks continue until January 15.
- This marked the first major shutdown in almost 50 years, causing concerns during the holiday shopping season and upcoming presidential election.